Senior Corporate Secretarial Manager

COFCO International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global agri-business is seeking a corporate secretary to oversee statutory compliance and corporate governance. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in large international firms and strong knowledge of corporate regulations in Singapore. This is an opportunity to lead a team and collaborate with various stakeholders on governance matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in large international companies.
• Sound knowledge of corporate regulations in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Oversee company secretarial matters for COFCO International.
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory and corporate governance requirements.
• Liaise with external legal counsels.
• Prepare for board meetings and relevant documents.

Skills

Knowledge of corporate secretarial regulations

Experience in corporate governance

Compliance monitoring

Team coaching

Education

CSIS qualified Chartered Secretary

Degree holder with legal qualification

Job description

Singapore, Singapore, SG

COFCO International is a global agri‑business with a clear vision, strong values and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world’s increasing and changing needs. With 11,000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia‑Pacific. We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing and discharging the full spectrum of company secretarial matters and duties for COFCO International and its subsidiaries worldwide.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with the Companies Act, the Companies Ordinance requirements and all other relevant statutory and regulatory matters as well as issues of corporate governance, including but not limited to UBO and Economic Substance reporting, in all jurisdictions.
• Liaise with external legal counsels and corporate secretarial service providers in the operating locations.
• Support and prepare for board and board committees meetings, and prepare all relevant documents.
• Maintaining statutory registers, including records in Legisway Essentials and SharePoint.
• Collaborate with regional/local Business, Finance and Legal teams to ensure that group policies are adhered to and regulatory requirements are complied with.
• Coach and guide company secretarial team members and other stakeholders in corporate governance.
• Support business units on KYC requests.
• Undertake and / or assist with ad hoc assignment or projects as directed by the Company.

Education

• CSIS qualified Chartered Secretary; or
• Degree holder preferably with a legal qualification.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years or more relevant experience gained in large international companies or professional firms.
• Sound knowledge of corporate secretarial regulations and laws, practical knowledge of corporate governance and listing rules in Singapore, Companies Ordinance requirements and all other relevant statutory and regulatory matters as well as issues of corporate governance.

COFCO International is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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