Senior Company Secretarial Manager - Group Level

Michael Page (Hong Kong); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 781,000 - 893,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range HKD 70k-80k

Exposure to board and C-Suite

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page (Hong Kong) is representing a leading energy company in Hong Kong seeking a Senior Company Secretarial Officer to lead the corporate governance team and manage HK-listed company secretarial matters in compliance with Listing Rules and statutory requirements.

You will oversee board and committee meeting administration, prepare annual, interim and ESG reports and circulars, and facilitate clear communications between board and senior management regarding corporate actions.

Qualifications

• University graduate with HKCGI/CGI chartered membership or accounting/law qualifications.
• Approximately 15 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the corporate governance team and oversee HK listed company secretarial matters.
• Handle board, committee and shareholder meeting administration and prepare annual/interim/ESG reports and circulars.
• Facilitate communications between board and senior management, and clarify corporate actions or disclosures.
• Oversee governance, annual board effectiveness reviews, internal controls and risk management.
• Set up ESG committee terms of reference and manage ESG reporting.
• Participate in acquisitions, disposals, restructurings and other major corporate projects.

Skills

Leadership experience

Detail-minded

Independent work

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Chartered HKCGI/CGI or accounting/law qualification

Job description

• A sizeable and collaborative team setting
• End-to-end company secretarial responsibilities

About Our Client

Our client is a leading energy company with a strong global presence and operations spanning multiple regions worldwide. As part of its continued growth, the company is seeking a Senior Company Secretarial Officer to join its corporate governance team. This role will be responsible for leading the team and managing Hong Kong listed company secretarial matters, ensuring compliance with Hong Kong Listing Rules, statutory requirements, and corporate governance standards while working closely with senior management and board members.

Job Description

• Handle company secretarial matters of the group, including management of meetings and preparation of meeting documents for the board, committee and shareholders, and the preparation of corporate documents such as annual report, interim report, ESG report and circulars, etc.
• Facilitate communications between board members and senior management, and provide explanations or clarifications regarding proposed corporate actions or disclosure documents
• Oversee corporate governance matters of the group, and assist in annual review of board effectiveness, internal control and risk management matters
• Assist in setting up of specific internal committee for ESG, drafting terms of reference and manage meetings and reporting of ESG working level sub-groups
• Participate in ad-hoc projects such as corporate restructuring, reduction of inter-company balances, crisis management, review and improvements of internal policies
• Participate in corporate projects such as major acquisition, very substantial disposal, capital reduction, connected transactions, etc.

The Successful Applicant

• University graduate, holding Chartered member of HKCGI/CGI or professional qualifications of accounting/law, approximately 15 years relevant work experience, with at least 5 years' leadership experience
• Well versed with Hong Kong Listing Rules, the Companies Ordinance, SFO and other relevant regulations
• Fluent Chinese (Mandarin) and English communication skills (both written and spoken)
• Detail-minded and ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Immediately available is preferred

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from HKD 70,000 to HKD 80,000.
• Opportunity to work in a large organization with a sizeable financial institution.
• Exposure to high-level decision-making within the C-Suite department.
• Professional growth and development in a supportive and collaborative environment.