Corporate Governance Officer

Rendering company secretarial- and statutory services to a designated client portfolio consisting of companies and close corporations in accordance with the Companies Act and Close Corporations Act. Preparing all documentation for and recording of all statutory changes in company registers, such as director amendments, name changes, memorandum of incorporation changes, address amendments, and various share transactions. Registering and recording of all companies and close corporation amendments with the CIPC. Preparing resolutions for dividends and the filing of dividends tax returns at SARS. Liaising with third parties such as CIPC and SARS. Conducting research on company legislation. Providing comprehensive services in terms of CIPC annual returns for a designated client portfolio. Preparing and filing beneficial ownership information of a designated client portfolio at CIPC. Preparing of confirmation letters and B-BBEE affidavits for a designated client portfolio. Identifying and implementing any relevant statutory changes in terms of client group structures according to the applicable legislative framework Relevant tertiary degree in law, business, finance, governance or a related field; Professional registration with the Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa, or similar, will be advantageous; Minimum of two to three years experience in a company secretarial / corporate governance services environment, preferably in a similar audit- and accounting firm environment; Experience working with boards of directors, senior management and clients directly would be advantageous; Knowledge of the Companies Act; Technical proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; Fluent in Afrikaans and English; Excellent administration and interpersonal skills; and Understanding of relevant company secretarial software (e.g. Skysec, or Greatsoft) will be advantageous.

Location: Somerset West, ZA

Posted Date: 1/7/2025