Assistant Vice President, Corporate Secretarial & Compliance

A professional institution which provides, amongst others, professional services in enhancing corporate governance and corporate directors’ ecosystems/landscapes is currently seeking a high-calibre Assistant Vice President, Corporate Secretarial & Compliance. In this job, you will join the organisation based in Kuala Lumpur.

About the Assistant Vice President, Corporate Secretarial & Compliance Role:
In this vital role, you will be responsible for managing and/or handling all range of corporate secretarial as well as compliance matters to ensure continuous growth and success of the secretarial department and the company’s business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing corporate secretarial matters in compliance with the Companies Act 2016, adoption of Main Market Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, if required, Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance, SSM regulations, and other statutory requirements, in ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and guidelines including listing requirements, if required
• Organising, coordinating, and attending Board, Board Committee, and Annual General Meetings including preparation of agenda, board papers, circular resolutions, reports, and timely preparation of minutes
• Liaising and coordinating with the relevant authorities, external company secretarial firm, external legal advisers, and internal/external audit function, as required from time to time as well as assisting in the preparation of report
• Managing, handling, assisting and/or overseeing all statutory, regulatory, and internal audit matters, statutory audits for year-end, drafting of the relevant reports, non–financial compliance requirements, follow up on action plans for any outstanding audit issues, etc.
• Rendering support in integrity related matters and work closely with the internal Integrity Officer and undertaking ad hoc assignments from time to time, if any

To succeed in this role, you would need to able to work independently, effectively and possess good command of English language (excellent English drafting skills).

Key Requirements:

• ICSA qualified and member of MAICSA or a Licensed Secretary (legal background would be an advantage) with at least five years of secretarial working experience in a corporate office environment, preferably in a listed entity
• Familiar with regulatory requirements such as the Companies Act 2016, Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirement, corporate secretarial practice, and other related statutory and regulatory requirements
• Good knowledge of and exposure to board meeting management, circular resolution preparation, and general meetings with good writing and communication skills, able to work independently and deliver results within the stipulated time as well as proficient in English
• A high level of professionalism with a systematic work approach and organisational skills, proactive and resourceful

The successful Assistant Vice President, Corporate Secretarial & Compliance will join an organisation whose expertise has made them the leader in their field.

This well-recognised brand offers a great opportunity and career progression. If you have a successful track record, this job is the role for you. You will be a part of a forward-thinking company that values progressive mindset.

Apply now or email me today at eujinn.teo@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this new opportunity.