Associate, Governance & Board Support

To provide board and company secretarial and administrative support to allocated subsidiary company boards and board and management committees. The role is critical in supporting committee members on governance matters enabling the effective and efficient functioning of boards and committees through the application of appropriate governance standards. The role also assists in ensuring compliance with applicable statutory regulatory and corporate governance requirements.

Qualifications :

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor of Laws.
• 2-3 years experience in corporate governance company secretarial support legal or board administration.

Additional Information :

Key Job Functions

• Coordinate review and circulate board and committee packs via the board reporting system ensuring timely accurate and effective meetings.
• Draft and review board and committee minutes action trackers and matters arising.
• Manage director onboarding induction and training programmes and board evaluations ensuring alignment with subsidiary governance frameworks the Companies Act Malawi Stock Exchange Listing Requirements any applicable legislation and regulations and corporate governance best practices.
• Provide endtoend secretariat support to the Group Board and selected subsidiary boards and committees maintaining governance best practices.
• Research review and advise on NonExecutive Director remuneration ensuring alignment with banking sector best practice.
• Conduct governance research and benchmarking to inform advisory and secretarial services.
• Review and coordinate statutory accounts to ensure compliance with Companies Act requirements.
• Identify governance gaps and deliver clear analysis and recommendations to support continuous improvement.
• Liaise with directors executive management internal and external stakeholders and regulators on governance related matters

Behavioral Competencies:

• Clear and effective communication with senior stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical review and sound judgement of information.
• Effective task prioritization and time management.
• Proactive ownership and accountability.
• High standards of professional ethical and governance conduct.

Technical Competencies:

• Strong business administration skills.
• Effective data management and administrative capability.
• Clear accurate and professional written communication.
• Confident and effective verbal communication skills.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time