COOPERATE SECRETARY – EmpowerBank Limited

DESCRIPTION 

An exciting opportunity has arisen within EmpowerBank Limited for Corporate Secretary. The incumbent is expected to provide legal guidance and secretariat services to the Board and Management

DUTIES
Provide secretarial services to the Board, and Committee meetings including preparing of
agenda and papers.
Drafting of Board meeting and Sub- committee meeting minutes and ensuring appropriate review
and sign offs
Drafting resolutions and ensuring appropriate approval processes are followed in line with the
bank’s governance framework.
Effectively coordinating the training and Induction of new Board members.

Provide the Board and its committees with all requisite information and support to effectively
discharge their duties.
Provide sound legal advice to the Board, management and staff on matters of corporate law and
ethics in compliance with good corporate governance principles.
Ensure, where applicable, the standards and/or disclosures required by law are observed by the
Board
Ensure that a sound corporate governance framework is in place in line with Banks standards,
Ensure timely communication,implementation and tracking of Board resolutions and
recommendations.

REQUIREMENTS
Must have a relevant Bachelor of Laws (BL) degree, Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree or equivalent.
A postgraduate qualification such as full Chartered Institute of Secretaries (CLS) or any other
equivalent/ relevant qualifications is an added advantage