Senior Corporate Secretary — Governance & Compliance

Boardroom Appointments; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments seeks a Corporate Company Secretary for its Corporate Compliance Office in Durban. The role focuses on statutory compliance, corporate governance, and managing company bank accounts, with collaboration across auditors, regulators, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree, at least 3 years' experience (2 in a senior management role within FMCG or similar), and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) completed.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience with 2 at a Senior Manager level in FMCG (or similar).
• Proven experience in a similar role with strong understanding of statutory compliance and corporate governance.
• Excellent knowledge of financial processes and bank account management.
• Strong communication skills with auditors, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and experience with compliance software/tools.
• Certification in Compliance Management or Company Secretarial practice is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with auditors to complete statutory tasks, including annual tax returns and audits.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all statutory filings and submissions.
• Act as the primary liaison with auditors and regulatory bodies, ensuring all queries are addressed promptly.
• Manage and operate company bank accounts, overseeing all transactions and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Reconcile bank statements regularly and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Oversee the preparation and processing of payments, including vendor payments.
• Handle ad hoc company secretarial tasks, such as preparing board meeting minutes and resolutions.
• Maintain statutory registers and records in compliance with legal requirements.
• Fulfil responsibilities as a Public Officer, ensuring compliance with all relevant obligations and regulations.
• Maintain archives, data rooms, and other records to ensure accessibility and compliance.
• Implement and manage a systematic archival and document retention process.
• Perform other similar ad hoc tasks to support administrative and financial functions as needed.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Finance/Law

Matric (Grade 12)

Compliance/Company Secretarial certification (advantageous)

Tools

MS Office

Compliance software/tools

Job description

Boardroom Appointments seeks a Corporate Company Secretary for its Corporate Compliance Office in Durban. The role focuses on statutory compliance, corporate governance, and managing company bank accounts, with collaboration across auditors, regulators, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree, at least 3 years' experience (2 in a senior management role within FMCG or similar), and strong attention to detail.