Company Secretary

IFFCO Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IFFCO Group is seeking a seasoned Company Secretary to coordinate AGMs, Board and Committee meetings, and ensure regulatory compliance across loans, investments, due diligence, and governance matters. The role requires solid UAE governance experience and a law degree.

Experience in corporate governance, statutory filings, and related party transactions is essential. Proficiency in English is required, Arabic preferred. Join a legacy company with a robust compliance framework.

Qualifications

• Law degree (LLB) from a recognized university.
• Professional qualifications in Company Secretarial practice (ICSA/CGI or equivalent).
• Solid governance background with UAE regulatory exposure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate AGMs, Board meetings and Committee meetings as required by law and governance rules.
• Manage auditor appointments and related filings documentation.
• Ensure timely filing of financial statements and statutory returns.
• Monitor compliance with Board governance requirements (min 4 meetings/year; max 120 days between meetings).
• Handle foreign inward remittance filings and related documentation within指定 timelines.
• Oversee share allotment activities and related filings within 30 days of allotment.
• Maintain share certificates and related records.
• Prepare half-yearly returns for outstanding payments to Micro and Small Enterprises.
• Maintain up-to-date compliance tracker and disclose directors' interests as required.

Skills

Communicating effectively

Customer centricity

Ownership & result orientation

Planning & decision making

Self and team management

Education

Law degree (LLB)

Company Secretarial qualifications (ICSA/CGI)

Job description

Job description

Championing "People": IFFCO Group's Core Value

At IFFCO Group, we are fully dedicated to our core value of "People" We are devoted to fostering our employees' growth, providing them with limitless opportunities for personal and career advancement. Our enticing benefits and inclusive work environment have garnered recognition as a certified Great Place to Work® in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Empowerment Through Diversity: Crafting Your Journey at IFFCO Group

Within IFFCO Group, every role—be it an internship, a graduate opportunity, or a job opening; offers you the autonomy to shape your professional trajectory. You'll encounter abundant prospects for personal and professional flourishing when collaborating with visionary brands and individuals driving our vision and business expansion. We believe that an entrepreneurial mindset drives success, and our dedicated workforce is the heartbeat of our achievements.

Job Summary

The position holder is responsible for coordinating Board, Committee, and General Meetings, preparing monthly compliance reports, and ensuring compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. The role oversees compliance matters related to loans and investments, due diligence requirements, corporate governance, financial results, shareholding patterns, investor complaints, related party transactions, and trading window closures, while ensuring timely filings and adherence to regulatory obligations.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate Annual General Meetings (AGMs), Board Meetings, and Committee Meetings in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the appointment of auditors and ensure completion of all related documentation and filings.
• Ensure timely filing of financial statements and other statutory returns.
• Monitor compliance with Board governance requirements, ensuring a minimum of four Board Meetings are held annually and that no more than 120 days elapse between two Board Meetings.
• Ensure compliance with foreign inward remittance requirements, including completion of applicable filings within 30 days of receipt of foreign remittance.
• Manage share allotment activities and ensure completion of relevant filings within 30 days of allotment.
• Oversee the issuance, stamping, and maintenance of share certificates and related records.
• Prepare and submit half-yearly returns relating to outstanding payments to Micro and Small Enterprises.
• Monitor statutory compliance obligations and maintain an up-to-date compliance tracker.
• Ensure timely disclosure of directors' interests in companies, bodies corporate, and other entities, in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Prepare monthly compliance reports and provide regular updates on compliance status.
• Manage compliance requirements relating to loans, investments, due diligence, corporate governance, financial results, shareholding patterns, investor complaints, related party transactions, and trading window closures.

Skills

Experience

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in Company Secretarial, Corporate Governance, and Legal Affairs, including a minimum of 5 years in the UAE.
• Strong hands‑on experience in corporate governance, board and committee support, regulatory compliance, statutory requirements, and corporate legal matters.
• International exposure and experience within large or diversified organizations will be an advantage.

Qualifications

• Law Degree (LLB or equivalent) from a recognized university.
• Professional qualifications in Company Secretarial practice, such as ICSI, CGI (UK), or an equivalent recognized body.
• Solid legal and governance background with practical experience in UAE corporate and regulatory frameworks.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Communicating effectively
• Customer centricity
• Ownership & result orientation
• Planning & decision making
• Self and team management

Enriching Lives Since 1975: IFFCO Group's Legacy

Since its establishment in 1975, IFFCO Group has thrived into a multinational conglomerate headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. Our influential FMCG brands and diverse portfolio of industry solutions and services enrich the lives of countless consumers and customers across the globe. In 2023, IFFCO Group proudly carries the distinction of being certified as a Great Place to Work® in both the UAE and Saudi Arabia.