Group Manager – Corporate Governance & Policy

DP World Australia; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company is seeking a Corporate Governance Officer to support various corporate governance matters. The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree and over 7 years of experience in corporate governance roles. Responsibilities include maintaining governance manuals, preparing documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential. This role promises a collaborative environment, contributing to a dynamic team across the globe.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in corporate governance or related fields.
• Membership of ISCA is desirable.
• Strong planning and organizing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support on corporate governance and secretarial matters.
• Conduct reviews of corporate governance practices.
• Prepare corporate governance documentation.

Skills

Corporate governance knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields

Tools

Microsoft products

Company Secretariat software

Job description

Job Purpose :

To provide support on a wide range of corporate governance, company secretarial, policies and processes and regulatory matters. Key role performing duties of a highly sensitive and confidential nature. The job holder must have sound knowledge of corporate governance and corporate administration requirements and reporting.

Key Accountabilities :

• Provide reliable and effective support on corporate governance and corporate secretarial matters and requirements, taking initiative in identifying and resolving problems and issues.
• Coordinate and assist with queries and requests received by the Corporate Secretariat Department to ensure that all matters are dealt with efficiently and appropriately.
• Provide advice corporate governance best practices, policy development, and risk management (from a governance perspective).
• Manage, maintain, and keep under review the department’s operating procedures, internal and global policies, guidelines and charters and ensure they are always up to date and in line with the applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct regular reviews of corporate governance practices within the Company and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare reports on corporate governance matters for the line manager and department head, and provide clear analysis and recommendations.
• Coordinate the Company’s global policies process and provide support on the creation, review, maintenance and approval of global policies pursuant to the applicable protocols with different departments and functions at the Company’s Corporate Head Office.
• Maintain the department’s Corporate Governance Handbook and framework applicable at Group level, provide guidance to functions, regions and business units on corporate governance requirements pursuant to the framework.
• Manage, coordinate and review internal governance workflow requests received by the department, ensure that all requirements are met, and facilitate approvals.
• Prepare, manage and maintain Group Corporate Governance manuals and calendars for different entities managed by the department, in line with DP World’s corporate governance requirements and the applicable regulations.
• Prepare and draft corporate governance documentation, corporate resolutions, constitutional documents and corporate secretarial correspondence.
• Manage and maintain the Insider Lists, system, notifications and Insider requirements in line with the applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide support in relation to online virtual data rooms and electronic databases used for the storing and sharing of documents, under the department’s purview.
• Provide corporate governance support as required by the department in relation to transactions and projects.
• Assist with the preparation of materials and presentations for meetings of subsidiary boards managed by the department. This requires not only efficient administrative support but also contribution towards ensuring accurate content, which requires a high level of attention to detail.
• Always act as an ambassador for DP World when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviorsin harmony withDP World’s valuesand culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; understanding and following DP World’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications / Skills :

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level preferred in relevant areas of study (. Business Administration, Corporate Governance, Law).

Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a corporate governance / secretariat department, law firm or legal department in a multinational organization.

Membership of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ISCA) is desirable.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft products and familiarity with a variety of Company Secretariat software, and corporate data management systems.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work with sensitive and confidential information are a requirement of this role.

Enjoys working as part of a small but integral team that supports a variety of stakeholders across the globe.

Requires well developed planning and organizing skills and the ability to perform well under pressure.

Enjoys working independently and uses own initiative to support other members of the Department.

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