Company Secretary at Ultraviolet Microfinance Bank

• Organize and coordinate board meetings, Board committee meetings.
• Prepare and circulate meeting agendas, board packs, and minutes.
• Advise the board on governance best practices and their fiduciary duties.
• Ensure decisions of the board are properly implemented and documented.
• Ensure the bank complies with regulations set by authorities like the Central Bank of Nigeria, NDIC, and the Corporate Affairs Commission.
• File statutory returns and maintain compliance with banking laws and corporate regulations.
• Monitor changes in relevant laws and advise management accordingly.
• Ensure adherence to anti-money laundering (AML) and corporate governance codes.
• Maintain statutory registers (e.g., register of members, directors).
• Keep custody of company records, seal, and legal documents.
• Ensure proper documentation of policies, resolutions, and contracts.
• Act as a link between the board of directors, management, regulators, and shareholders.
• Handle official correspondence with regulators and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication of board decisions to management.
• Support implementation of internal controls and compliance frameworks.
• Work closely with compliance and audit teams to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Identify governance or compliance risks and escalate appropriately.
• Advise directors on legal obligations, ethics, and corporate responsibility.
• Provide guidance on conflict of interest and disclosure requirements.
• Ensure directors are properly inducted and trained.
• Oversee corporate secretariat functions.
• Manage company insurance, licenses, and permits.
• Assist in preparing annual reports and governance disclosures.

Qualifications

• Background in Law (a must), background in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting is an added advantage.
• Membership in professional bodies like the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (also an added advantage).
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, banking regulations, and governance principles.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and advisory skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.