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Deloitte

Company Secretary

Lagos , Nigeria
full-time

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Lead corporate governance operations by providing strategic guidance to the board, overseeing compliance with regulations, and fostering effective stakeholder communication in the asset management's 8

Job Summary:

The Company Secretary will ensure the organisation’s compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements in the asset management sector. This role involves providing strategic guidance to the board and senior management, maintaining robust corporate governance frameworks, and facilitating effective communication between stakeholders. The Company Secretary will oversee board meetings, manage statutory records, and ensure adherence to best practices, fostering transparency and accountability.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining high standards of corporate governance and ethical practices.
  • Provide strategic guidance to the board of directors, organise meetings, and prepare agendas, minutes, and resolutions.
  • Manage statutory records, filings, and disclosures, ensuring timely and accurate submission to regulatory authorities.
  • Facilitate effective communication between the board, management, shareholders, and external stakeholders.
  • Identify and mitigate corporate risks, ensuring alignment with organisational policies and industry standards.
  • Develop and implement corporate policies, procedures, and frameworks to support governance and compliance objectives.
  • Minimum of 10–15 years experience in corporate governance, compliance, or legal roles, with at least 5 years in a senior company secretarial position.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field; a professional qualification (e.g., ICSA) is highly desirable.
  • In-depth understanding of corporate law, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements in asset management.
  • Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proven ability to manage complex statutory processes, maintain accurate records, and ensure timely compliance.
  • Commitment to upholding integrity, transparency, and accountability in corporate governance practices.
  • Must be willing to relocate.
Deloitte

Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and related services. Our global network of member firms and related entities in more than 150 countries and territories (collectively, the “Deloitte organization”) serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies.  Learn how Deloitte’s approximately 312,000 people make an impact that matters at www.deloitte.com  Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.  Our Financial Advisory team specialises in taking facts and figures and then adding insight and expertise to maximise value and impact for our clients. Our integrated approach means our clients enjoy ‘one point of call’ that encompasses every aspect of a transaction. Together with other Deloitte services such as Tax, Consulting and Legal, we provide a comprehensive solution to clients, using global best practice and our global and local network.Our professionals need to have the acumen to handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, balancing long term projects with the urgency of immediate operational demands. We are committed to establishing and empowering the firm by establishing an environment of continuous learning and enriching career opportunities.What impact will you make?Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you’ll find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

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