Senior Company Secretarial & Governance Lead

SARAWAK OIL PALMS BERHAD; Miri; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarawak Oil Palms Group seeks an experienced Secretarial Manager to oversee corporate secretarial and governance functions at the HQ in Miri. The role ensures statutory compliance and supports the Board and Management on governance matters.

The successful candidate will manage board meetings, maintain statutory records, and guide the secretarial team while coordinating with regulators, auditors, and advisers.

Qualifications

• Licensed Company Secretary / Chartered Secretary (MAICSA / CGP) or equivalent.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in corporate secretarial practice.
• Experience handling group corporate structures and regulated environments preferred.
• Familiarity with Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of the Companies Act and corporate governance practices.
• Proven experience in Board and meeting management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements (where applicable), and other regulatory requirements.
• Manage and coordinate Board of Directors’ and Board Committees’ meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes, and follow-up actions.
• Advise the Board and Management on corporate governance matters, statutory obligations, and regulatory updates.
• Maintain and update statutory records, registers, resolutions, and filings with authorities.
• Oversee incorporations, restructurings, share issuances, and other corporate exercises.
• Liaise with regulators, auditors, legal advisors, bankers, and external service providers.
• Ensure timely submission of annual returns and statutory filings.
• Lead and develop the secretarial team and drive process improvements.

Skills

Board management

Governance

Stakeholder management

Education

MAICSA / CGP qualification

Job description

Sarawak Oil Palms Group seeks an experienced Secretarial Manager to oversee corporate secretarial and governance functions at the HQ in Miri. The role ensures statutory compliance and supports the Board and Management on governance matters.

The successful candidate will manage board meetings, maintain statutory records, and guide the secretarial team while coordinating with regulators, auditors, and advisers.