Manager, Governance and Company Secretarial at Equity Bank Kenya

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environment in the running of companies and keeping the Management up to date on all developments.
• Ensure records of Minutes and Resolutions are well kept.
• Support in arranging board meetings and annual general meetings.
• Draft agenda and timetable for board and annual general meetings.
• Prepare the Annual Board Calendar, Workplan and Training Plan.
• Ensure all statutory declarations are duly filed.
• Ensure the register of directors and secretary is up to date.
• Support the Company Secretary in ensuring timely dissemination of Board papers.
• Ensure timely submission of regulatory reports/letters.
• Ensure timely statutory filings.
• Regular review of governance documents.
• Support the Company Secretary in preparation of board papers among other functions.
• Support in planning for training of new and existing directors on corporate governance, duties and responsibilities of directors etc.
• Support the Company Secretary advise the Board on legal, governance, accounting and tax matters.

Job Skills:

• High level of analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse complex information to identify the key issue/action and drive resolution.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision while ensuring that Management are fully always informed.
• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently, orally and in writing, with stakeholders at all levels of seniority including external stakeholders.
• Ethical Leadership skills, including the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility to balance governance and compliance requirements with commercial objectives without compromising achievement of the highest standards of governance and compliance.
• Strength of character and personal presence to be able to influence senior management and operate effectively at senior levels both internally and externally.
• Proven ability to analyse complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Law/Economics/BCOM
• A professional certification in accounts like ACCA, CPA will be an added advantage
• A professional certification in company secretarial
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in either Banking, Insurance or Fintech.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory environment and key regulatory guidelines affecting the financial services industry.
• Broad range of experience in the financial services industry with a focus on corporate governance, company secretarial and regulatory reporting & compliance.
• An accredited governance auditor.