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14 Sep 2023

Senior Officer, Governance and Company Secretarial at Equity Bank Kenya

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Job Description

Equity Bank Limited (The “Bank”) is incorporated, registered under the Kenyan Companies Act Cap 486 and domiciled in Kenya. The address of the Bank’s registered office is 9th Floor, Equity Centre, P.O. Box 75104 – 00200 Nairobi. The Bank is licensed under the Kenya Banking Act (Chapter 488), and continues to offer retail banking, microfinance and related services. The Bank has subsidiaries in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda and Tanzania. Its shares are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange. Equity Bank was founded as Equity Building Society (EBS) in October 1984 and was originally a provider of mortgage financing for the majority of customers who fell into the low income population.

Responsibilities

  • Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environment in the running of companies and keeping the Management up to date on all developments.
  • Ensure records of Minutes and Resolutions are well kept.
  • Support in arranging board meetings and annual general meetings.
  • Draft agenda and timetable for board and annual general meetings.
  • Prepare the Annual Board Calendar, Workplan and Training Plan.
  • Ensure all statutory declarations are duly filed.
  • Ensure the register of directors and secretary is up to date.
  • Support the Company Secretary in ensuring timely dissemination of Board papers.
  • Ensure timely submission of regulatory reports/letters.
  • Ensure timely statutory filings.
  • Regular review of governance documents.
  • Support the Company Secretary in preparation of board papers among other functions.
  • Support in planning for training of new and existing directors on corporate governance, duties and responsibilities of directors etc.
  • Support the Company Secretary advise the Board on legal, governance, accounting and tax matters.

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 4 years’ relevant experience in Banking, Insurance and 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.


Method of Application

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here

Closing Date : 28 September. 2023





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