Company Secretary at Agro-Chemical and Food Company

Job Description

Reporting to Board of Directors/ Resident Director & Chief Executive

Key Result Areas (KRAs):

• Arranging for Board meetings, preparation of agenda for Board meetings and preparation of the documentation required for Board meetings.
• Taking and compiling of minutes of the Board in a timely manner and ensuring their circulation & custody.
• Communicating resolutions of the Board, through Resident Director to officers for appropriate action.
• Reviewing contracts and leases drawn by third parties
• Advising and ensuring compliance with legal and statutory requirements.
• Providing guidance and advice on matters of ethics and good governance.
• Facilitating adequate legal representation through the Company’s legal panel.

Job Specifications:

• Holder of a least a first degree from a recognized university.
• Be a Certified Secretary of Kenya (CSK).
• Registered member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS) of good standing.
• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) from recognized university will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience with at least 5 in senior management level.

All applicants for above positions will be required to demonstrate compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya by submitting certified copies of the following documents:

• Certificate of Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Credit Reference Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• Clearance Certificate from Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)