Our client is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to join their Corporate Services function. This full-time role involves providing support in a busy corporate environment with a focus on governance, compliance, and administrative activities for the organisation's legal entities across multiple jurisdictions. The role requires attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, and a proactive approach to meeting deadlines.
Job Duties:
- Ensure compliance for the Group's legal entities, including subsidiaries in the Isle of Man, UK, and overseas.
- Maintain statutory registers and minute books.
- Fulfill filing requirements such as annual returns, change of details, and allotment returns.
- Assist in producing and filing annual statutory accounts.
- Maintain the Group structure chart and list of directors and officers.
- Manage overseas company secretarial advisers across multiple jurisdictions.
- Support the management of the Group's share incentive schemes, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
- Administer the annual grant and maturity programs for executive, shadow, and savings-based options.
- Prepare HMRC share scheme tax returns.
- Prepare agendas, distribute board papers, attend meetings, and take minutes for subsidiary Boards.
- Provide project management support for statutory accounts preparation and filing.
- Assist with subsidiary AGMs and governance-related activities.
- Stay informed on legislative and regulatory developments affecting the organisation.
- Provide support for acquisitions, disposals, capital raising, and other corporate actions.
- Offer administrative support for insurance and risk management activities.
Job Requirements:
- Recently or part-qualified Company Secretary (ACG), with experience in an overseas group company environment preferred.
- Experience in a fast-paced, complex business environment.
- Familiarity with Diligent Entities (Blueprint) and DocuSign is advantageous.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships and act as a trusted advisor.
- Strong initiative and ability to manage workload independently while meeting deadlines.
- Solid commercial acumen and corporate governance knowledge.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills in a decentralised business environment.
- Adaptability to changing priorities and commercial needs.
What You’ll Love:
Our client offers a collaborative and dynamic environment, providing opportunities for professional growth and development. This role allows you to contribute to an ambitious organisation that values innovation and excellence. We look forward to receiving your application.
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