Head, Corporate Secretarial

About Our Client:

Our client is a highly regarded corporate secretarial firm with extensive experience in providing advisory and compliance services, including corporate secretarial work, financial management, tax planning, and regulatory support. Recognized for its commitment to excellence and client-focused solutions, the firm continues to expand its services across a wide range of industries. Offering competitive remuneration, this role is ideal for professionals looking to contribute to an innovative team within a dynamic corporate secretarial environment.

Overview:

The Head of Corporate Secretarial will lead a dedicated team in overseeing the company's corporate governance and compliance services, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards under the Companies Act 2016 and fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. This role requires a strategic leader capable of managing corporate secretarial functions for diverse clients, while maintaining the firms standards of excellence and regulatory adherence.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Governance & Compliance:

• Direct statutory records management, ensuring accurate and timely filing of corporate returns in compliance with the Companies Act 2016.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of AFS with SSM and compliance reports as required by Bursa Malaysia.
• Provide clients with sound guidance on regulatory matters.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Coordinate the preparation of board resolutions, committee minutes, and other corporate documents.
• Ensure all statutory forms, notices, and regulatory documents are meticulously prepared and filed within set deadlines.

Client Advisory & Strategic Leadership:

• Build and sustain strong relationships with clients, legal advisors, auditors, investment professionals, and regulatory bodies.
• Offer strategic corporate advisory services, helping clients navigate and comply with corporate governance requirements.
• Oversee the corporate secretarial team, fostering a supportive, compliance-focused environment.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Develop succession planning and training programs that elevate team capabilities and expertise.
• Mentor and guide team members, ensuring they stay updated on regulatory changes and emerging trends, such as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) best practices.

Requirements:

• Degree in ICSA or equivalent, with eligibility to practice as a Company Secretary.
• 10 15 years of corporate secretarial experience within management firms or public listed entities.
• Member or affiliate of the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA).
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.