Duties &amp; responsibilities<ul><li>Responsible for facilitating Board Meetings and all Sub Committee Meetings in consultation with the Chairman or Subcommittee chair respectively.</li><li>Setting up Agenda for Board &amp; Sub-Committees.</li><li>Ensure Board decisions are communicated to the Management.</li><li>Maintaining follow up action and productivity of the Meetings.</li><li>Facilitate the process for the Board of directors to obtain information or expert advice.</li><li>Maintaining &amp; conducting good working relationship with Directors &amp; Management.</li><li>Adhere to Good Governance.</li><li>Update and advice the Board on Corporate Governance.</li><li>Update the Board of Directors on relevant amendments on statutes pertinent to the Bank.</li><li>Compiling of Annual Reports.</li><li>Hold AGMs and EGMs according to the constitution of the Bank.</li><li>Liaise and complying the requirements of all the legal bodies such as CBSL, CSE, SEC and ROC.</li><li>Update all methods, processes &amp; communications specific to the Company Secretary and develop others.</li><li>Implement Strategic Goals that are important to Company Secretary Department.</li><li>Strengthen the relationship with the shareholders.</li><li>Maintain the share Ledger.</li><li>Manage Right Issue, Bonus Issue, Scrip Dividend and Debentures.</li><li>Liaise with CDS in balancing the Share Ledger and Amalgamation</li><li>To monitor the Composition of Shareholding.</li><li>Dealing with stakeholder issue.</li><li>Updating SEC &amp; CSE regulations pertaining to registers.</li><li>Update all the methods, processes, &amp; communications specific to Registrars.</li></ul>Administrative Functions<ul><li>Competency Development of the staff.</li><li>Managing &amp; adhering to the Budget of the division.</li></ul>Academic / Professional Knowledge, Skills and Competencies&nbsp;<ul><li>Attorney-at-Law with Secretarial License or a Chartered Secretary of Chartered Accountant or any other equivalent professional Qualifications.</li><li>At least 15 to 20 years of experience in the same field.</li><li>Extensive knowledge on Companies Act, CSE, and SEC Regulations.</li><li>Awareness in Central Bank regulations and guidelines.</li></ul>Soft Skills&nbsp;<ul><li>Strong Interpersonal skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and writing skills.</li><li>Excellent organizing skills.</li><li>Computer literacy.</li><li>Should be able to work independently.</li></ul>

Company Secretary

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Are you a seasoned legal professional with a passion for corporate governance? Do you possess over 15 years of experience and a wealth of knowledge in Company Law, CSE, SEC regulations, and Central Bank guidelines? If so, we want you to be our Assistant Company SecretaryPosition: Assistant Company SecretaryResponsibilities:&nbsp;As the Assistant Company Secretary, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our organization's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining the highest standards of Corporate Governance. Your key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Providing legal guidance on Company Law and other relevant regulations.</li><li>Facilitating effective communication between the Board of Directors and Shareholders.</li><li>Cultivating and maintaining positive investor relationships.</li><li>Acting as a deputy to the Company Secretary.</li></ul>Qualifications:&nbsp;To thrive in this role, you should possess the following academic and professional qualifications:<ul><li>An attorney at law with a secretarial license, or a Chartered Secretary, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent professional qualification.</li><li>Over 15 years of relevant experience.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of Companies' Act, CSE, and SEC regulations.</li><li>Awareness of Central Bank regulations and guidelines.</li><li>Membership in the Institute of Chartered Corporate Secretaries (preferable).</li></ul>