Company Secretary

Intuit Management Consultancy; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate governance consultancy in Dubai is seeking an experienced professional for a governance role. Responsibilities include managing a portfolio of companies, ensuring compliance with U.A.E. laws, and advising clients on corporate governance. The ideal candidate should have 5-12 years of experience in a similar role, a sound understanding of U.A.E. company laws, and excellent communication skills. This position requires a high degree of professionalism and the ability to guide team members effectively.

Qualifications

• 5-12 years in a governance role, ideally with a consulting firm or large group of companies.
• In-depth knowledge of Corporate and Commercial Laws in the UAE.
• High professionalism with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer a portfolio of companies.
• Maintain compliance mechanism for functions.
• Streamline workflow processes for efficiency.
• Ensure filings comply with U.A.E. laws.
• Plan and organize Annual General Meetings.
• Advise clients on incorporation compliance.

Skills

Governance knowledge

Professional communication

Team guidance

Written skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Administer a portfolio of companies.
• Setting up and maintaining an online compliance mechanism for all the companies and functions.
• Analyse and assess business requirements and provide secretarial advice and propose/implement solutions.
• Streamline all workflow processes to ensure prompt and professional services.
• Execute and maintain all required company‑related filings, documents, reports and records according to applicable laws and regulations in the U.A.E.
• Preparation of the AGM, EGM, Board Resolution close coordination with directors and/or members for necessary approvals/consents.
• Filing with Government authorities on the changes (shares, change of officers, address etc.).
• Liaising with the clients and U.A.E Government authorities.
• Amendments to the Company’s M&A and share certificates.
• Planning and organizing the Annual General Meeting of the members and any special members and extra‑ordinary meetings that may be held.
• Ensuring the integrity of the governance framework, being responsible for the efficient administration of a company, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and implementing decisions made by the Board of Directors.
• Advising clients on business incorporation compliance and requirements.
• Incorporation of onshore and offshore company formation in accordance with U.A.E. regulations.
• Client onboarding and ongoing clients due diligence process and matters.
• Ensure timely upkeep, update and maintenance of statutory registers and records according to regulatory requirements.
• Take the lead on ad‑hoc duties and projects.
• Be the key governance point of contact for all Board and Committee members.

Requirements

1. 5-12 years in a similar governance role (Company Secretary, Board Advisor, Governance Manager) within a diverse large group of companies or within a consulting firm.
2. Sound understanding of U.A.E. Company Governing laws.
3. Possess in‑depth knowledge of Corporate and Commercial Laws and regulations in the UAE.
4. A high degree of professionalism and ability to communicate with various levels of individuals including management team members and clients.
5. Ability to guide team members in good governance practices.
6. Good written skills and drafting.