Associate, Corporate Secretarial Services (Offshore)

Acclime; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pan-Asian professional services firm is seeking an Associate for Corporate Secretarial Services. The role involves managing offshore entities, ensuring compliance, and excellent client interactions. Candidates should have a year of relevant experience and strong organizational skills, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in offshore corporate secretarial or fiduciary services.
• Strong understanding of due diligence, AML, and compliance obligations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of SharePoint and DocuSign is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a portfolio of offshore entities across jurisdictions.
• Provide a full range of corporate secretarial services including incorporation.
• Conduct client due diligence (CDD) and ongoing KYC reviews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

DocuSign

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Acclime is a leading pan-Asian professional services firm, specialising in offering a range of essential advisory and implementation services to corporate clients expanding into and around the Asia-Pacific region. Since its formation in early 2019, Acclime now has a presence in 15 markets and a team of more than 1,600 professionals in the fields of accounting, tax, corporate secretarial, payroll and advisory services – making it the fastest growing firm in the sector.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Associate, Corporate Secretarial Services to manage a portfolio of offshore entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a portfolio of offshore entities across jurisdictions such as BVI, Marshall Islands, Cayman Islands, and others
• Provide a full range of corporate secretarial services, including:
• Incorporation of offshore companies and registration of entities in relevant jurisdictions
• Preparation of directors’ and shareholders’ resolutions, minutes, and statutory documents
• Maintenance of statutory registers and corporate records in accordance with jurisdictional requirements
• Filing of documents with offshore registrars and regulatory authorities, where applicable
• Ensure timely compliance with annual filing, licensing, and economic substance requirements
• Liaise directly with clients, registered agents, legal counsel, and external service providers
• Conduct client due diligence (CDD) and ongoing KYC reviews in line with internal policies and regulatory standards
• Support onboarding of new clients and respond to due diligence or audit-related queries
• Collaborate with internal teams and regional offices to ensure coordinated service delivery across jurisdictions

Key Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience in offshore corporate secretarial or fiduciary services
• Familiarity with offshore jurisdictions such as BVI, Marshall Islands, Cayman, Samoa, etc.
• Experience with maintaining and updating company records in accordance with offshore regulatory requirements
• Strong understanding of due diligence, AML, and compliance obligations in the offshore context
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface confidently with clients and external parties
• Meticulous and organised, with strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Team player with the flexibility to work across multiple jurisdictions and time zones
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of SharePoint and DocuSign; familiarity with Xero and QuickBooks is an advantage