Legal jobs in Kitengela, Kenya

5 jobs found

Equity Bank Kenya

General Manager - Governance & Company Secretarial

Nairobi

Kenya

Equity Bank Kenya

Senior Officer Governance

Nairobi

Kenya

Cytonn Investments

Legal Internship

Nairobi

Kenya

Mogo Kenya Limited

Senior Legal Officer

Nairobi

Kenya

Mogo Kenya Limited

Legal Administrative Assistant

Nairobi

Kenya

KCB Group

Legal Risk & Compliance.Senior Legal Counsel, Risk & Compliance

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
KCB Group

Principal Legal Counsel, Commercial

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
KCB Group

Commercial Department.Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
Britam

Legal Manager

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications

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Britam

Senior Legal Associate

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
Equity Bank Kenya

Banking + 2 more

General Manager - Governance & Company Secretarial

Job details

Contract Type

Description


Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in law/economics/BCOM

• A professional certification in accounts like ACCA, CPA will be an added advantage

• A professional certification in company secretarial

• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in either Banking, Insurance or Fintech.

• In-depth knowledge of regulatory environment and key regulatory guidelines affecting the financial services industry.

• Broad range of experience in the financial services industry with a focus on corporate governance, company secretarial and regulatory reporting & compliance.

• An accredited governance auditor



Responsibilities

1. Monitor and Stay Informed on Legislative and Regulatory Changes: - Keep abreast of changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environments affecting the company. - Provide regular updates to the management team on developments that may impact the company's operations.

2. Documentation and Compliance: - Ensure meticulous record-keeping of Minutes and Resolutions. - Maintain an updated register of directors and secretary. - Ensure all statutory declarations are accurately filed. - Guarantee timely submission of regulatory reports and letters. - Oversee and ensure compliance with statutory filings.

3. Board Meetings and Governance Support: - Organizing and coordinating board meetings and annual general meetings. - Draft agendas and timetables for board and annual general meetings. - Prepare the Annual Board Calendar, Workplan, and Training Plan. - Facilitate the timely dissemination of board papers. - Support the Company Secretary in the preparation of board papers and other related functions.

4. Governance Document Review: - Conduct regular reviews of governance documents to ensure compliance and relevance.

5. Training and Development: - Collaborate in planning training programs for new and existing directors on corporate governance, duties, and responsibilities. - Execution of training initiatives aimed at enhancing the corporate governance knowledge of the board.

6. Legal and Advisory Support: - Assist the Company Secretary in providing advice to the Board on legal, governance, accounting, and tax matters


Qualifications

Job Skills:

• High level of analytical skills with attention to detail.

• Problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse complex information to identify the key issue/action and drive resolution.

• Excellent organizational skills, ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision while ensuring that Management are fully always informed.

• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently, orally and in writing, with stakeholders at all levels of seniority including external stakeholders.

• Ethical Leadership skills, including the ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Flexibility to balance governance and compliance requirements with commercial objectives without compromising achievement of the highest standards of governance and compliance.

• Strength of character and personal presence to be able to influence senior management and operate effectively at senior levels both internally and externally.

• Proven ability to analyse complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations. Job


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