Corporate Services Manager/ Company Secretary

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Dubai seeks a Governance Manager with extensive experience in company secretarial matters. The role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with U.A.E laws, and advising clients on governance practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a deep understanding of corporate regulations.

Qualifications

• 5-12 years in a similar governance role.
• Sound understanding of U.A.E Company Governing laws.
• In-depth knowledge of Corporate and Commercial Laws in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team and provide guidance on company secretarial matters.
• Administer a portfolio of companies and ensure compliance.
• Prepare AGM, EGM, and Board Resolutions.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

Governance Practices

Job description

• Manage a team of professionals and provide necessary guidance related to company secretarial matters.
• 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, etc. in 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 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.