CAREERS

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Essential Responsibilities

• Supporting the Company Secretarial team in organising board and committee meetings for Group entities, including liaison with board/committee members to make suitable arrangements for attendance.
• Organising the production and distribution of board packs to directors and relevant contributors
• Maintaining statutory records and preparing all necessary tax and statutory returns to the various authorities and regulators.
• Managing ratification/signing/filing of documents tabled at meetings.
• Monitoring completion of matters arising from board meetings and board resolutions.
• Liaising with internal and external counsel, auditors and directors.
• Ensuring that all company secretarial activities are carried out in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Assisting with compliance related activities of group entities reviewing files and maintaining the companies in good standing in their respective jurisdictions.

WORK EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND:

Essential

• Strong educational background
• At least 3 years company secretarial department background
• Attained [or be studying towards] ICSA qualifications, i.e. Diploma in Corporate Governance

Desirable

• Previous experience working in fund sector.

TECHNICAL/BUSINESS SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

Essential

• Possesses a good appreciation of company law concepts
• Good standard of oral and written communication skills with specific emphasis on drafting of board meetings.

Desirable

• To know and understand regulatory requirements relevant to the Jersey fund industry

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Essential

• Self-motivated with a strong desire to deliver a quality service with excellent time management and organisational skills
• Can take ownership of problems and see them through to resolution
• Ability to work autonomously according to instructions with close attention to detail

Desirable

• Works well under pressure