Managed Services, Corporate Secretarial - Senior Associate

KPMG ADVISORY SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Singapore is seeking a Corporate Secretarial Associate to manage a diverse portfolio of clients. Responsibilities include oversight of corporate secretarial services, drafting resolutions, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. The ideal candidate has 3-6 years of experience and a degree in Business Administration or Law. Proficiency in English and Mandarin is essential. This role offers a chance to grow in a committed and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Flexibility through Take Charge: Flexi-work

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant experience in corporate secretarial work.
• CSIS certification (or equivalent) preferred.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of local and international clients.
• Oversee the delivery of corporate secretarial and advisory services.
• Draft and prepare corporate documents.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of the Singapore Companies Act

Proficiency in written and spoken English

Proficiency in written and spoken Mandarin

Excellent interpersonal skills

Skilled in Microsoft Office applications

Education

Degree or diploma in Business Administration, Law, or a related discipline

Job description

KPMG in Singapore is part of a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 273,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.

You will be part of KPMG Managed Services team which provides practical and effective assistance to our clients in the corporate secretarial, accounting and payroll functions to ensure all statutory compliance requirements are fully met. Our aim is to provide value-added services and solutions that are tailored to the needs of our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of local and international clients, including listed companies, private limited companies, branches, and representative offices.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of local and international clients, including private companies, foreign entities, Variable Capital Companies (VCCs), and limited liability partnership, and representative offices.
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of corporate secretarial and advisory services, ensuring compliance and strategic support across various entity types.
• Draft and prepare directors’ and shareholders’ resolutions, minutes of meetings, and other related corporate documents.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, AML/CFT regulations, SGX listing rules, and other relevant statutory requirements.
• Liaise with clients, auditors, and other stakeholders on corporate secretarial matters.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior associates, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with KYC teams to support client onboarding, ongoing monitoring, and customer due diligence processes.
• Assist clients with CorpPass setup and liaise with government agencies such as ACRA and other regulatory bodies.
• Perform other secretarial and administrative duties as assigned to support departmental operations.

Job Description

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Business Administration, Law, or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in corporate secretarial work, preferably in a professional services firm or in-house corporate setting.
• Strong working knowledge of the Singapore Companies Act, AML/CFT regulations, SGX rules, and related regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Mandarin due to the clientele.
• CSIS certification (or equivalent) preferred; candidates currently pursuing CSIS courses are also encouraged to apply.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non‑merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi‑work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.