Company Secretary at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Reference Number: 130-PEO00717
Department: People & Change Nigeria
Job type: Permanent

Job Summary

• The Company Secretary will support Executive Management in taking decisions around Corporate Law, Finance, Governance, Strategy, & Corporate Secretarial Practice

Key Accountabilities
Record Keeping and Compliance:

• Organise and house all material records for the company from inception (2011) to date, including CAC filings and supporting documentation for amendments, Board approvals, Board resolutions, Debt Facility agreements, etc.
• Interact closely with management of the company’s flagship distribution company to ensure a high standard of record keeping and compliance with regards to CAC filings and other documentation
• Interact closely with the company’s offshore company to ensure they have all required information to maintain up to date corporate records and the good standing of the company
• Interact closely with other industry stakeholders to ensure the interest of the company and its stakeholders are well represented and defended

Communication, Legal Insight & Analysis:

• Generate quality, timely reports on the corporate governance situation of the company and its subsidiaries on at least a monthly basis, including compliance gaps on financial, tax, regulatory legal, or other filings
• Monitor all live, pending, and potential legal cases of the company and its subsidiaries, advising the Board on matters that are potentially material to the company and/or its subsidiaries
• Ensure a high standard of legal due diligence is carried out when new investment opportunities arise for the group
• Advise on the legal and statutory ramifications of proposed initiatives and business decisions

Requirements

• Minimum of a degree in law is required
• Minimum of 8 years work experience as a Company Secretary with 4 years in a Senior Management role
• Experience in the Power & Utilities industry and knowledge of relevant regulations, filings and orders is preferable
• Direct experience handling CAC filings, knowledge of company law and governance