Corporate Secretarial Manager

Grant Thornton Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Singapore is seeking an experienced Corporate Secretarial Manager to lead a portfolio of client engagements, ensuring top-tier governance and compliance services. You will guide the team, review filings, and advise clients on the Companies Act and regulatory developments.

The role requires strong leadership, superb communication, and the ability to manage multiple engagements under tight deadlines, while building lasting client relationships and delivering value-added solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in corporate secretarial field.
• Chartered Secretary or pursuing corporate secretarial qualification preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in corporate secretarial services.
• 3+ years of managerial or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Singapore Companies Act and ACRA requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good client servicing, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple engagements under deadlines.
• Proactive, adaptable, and a strong team player.
• Strong leadership with coaching ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a portfolio of clients with corporate secretarial, incorporation, governance and advisory services.
• Oversee delivery of corporate secretarial and governance services ensuring compliance with Singapore Companies Act, ACRA and regulations.
• Lead and supervise the corporate secretarial team with guidance and development feedback.
• Review corporate secretarial docs, records and filings for accuracy and compliance.
• Advise clients on the Companies Act, governance and corporate secretarial best practices.
• Oversee due diligence, onboarding and ongoing monitoring processes.
• Monitor regulatory developments and guide clients and team members.
• Manage client relationships as a trusted advisor and identify value-added opportunities.
• Liaise with statutory bodies, banks and third-party partners as required.
• Collaborate with other service lines for integrated solutions and business development.
• Drive continuous process improvements for efficiency and quality.
• Perform incidental duties and special projects.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Team management

Analytical thinking

Time management

Proactive / adaptable

Stakeholder management

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Chartered Secretary qualification (or pursuing)

Job description

Our corporate secretarial team members share their experiences and support their colleagues to work together for projects. The team establishes mutual understanding and guidance even though they are working in a fast-paced and challenging industry.

The team culture includes:

• Open and supportive leaders who focus on people career development
• Collaboration with team members to develop solutions
• Providing coaching and supporting one another
• Learning opportunities

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a portfolio of clients by providing corporate secretarial, incorporation, governance and advisory services while ensuring high standards of service delivery
• Oversee the delivery of corporate secretarial and governance services, ensuring compliance with the Singapore Companies Act, ACRA requirements and applicable statutory and regulatory obligations
• Lead and supervise the corporate secretarial team by providing guidance, coaching, technical support and development feedback to team members
• Review corporate secretarial documentation, statutory records and filings prepared by the team to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Advise clients on the Companies Act, corporate governance and corporate secretarial best practices
• Oversee customer due diligence (CDD), client onboarding, and ongoing monitoring processes in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and provide guidance to clients and team members on their implications
• Manage client relationships by acting as a trusted business advisor, ensuring client satisfaction, and identifying opportunities to provide value-added services
• Liaise with statutory bodies, banks and other third-party business partners as and when required
• Collaborate with other service lines to deliver integrated solutions and support business development initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement of processes and workflows to enhance operational efficiency and service quality
• Perform other incidental duties and special projects assigned from time to time

Qualifications and requirements

• Degree or relevant professional qualification; a relevant diploma may be considered with substantial experience
• Chartered Secretary qualification, or currently pursuing a recognised corporate secretarial qualification, is preferred
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in corporate secretarial services, preferably within a professional services environment, with at least 3 years of managerial or supervisory experience
• Strong technical knowledge of the Singapore Companies Act, subsidiary legislation, ACRA compliance requirements and relevant regulatory frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good client servicing, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Able to work independently, manage multiple engagements, and work under tight deadlines
• Proactive, adaptable, and a good team player
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop team members