CORPORATE SECRETARY – Office Of The Auditor -General 128 views

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Join the Audit Office team and play a vital role in promoting transparency and accountability in the use of public funds! Exciting career opportunities are now available for motivated professionals who share our commitment to excellence and good governance. We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

 Corporate Secretary

Reporting to:  Deputy Auditor-General Administration

The Corporate Secretary will ensure effective governance, compliance, and legal integrity. This role is crucial for supporting the board of directors, managing corporate records, and facilitating transparent communication with all stakeholders. The Corporate Secretary will also provide essential secretarial and legal advisory services to the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG), including defending the Auditor General and the Audit Office in legal forums and identifying and managing legal risks. This position also serves as a key liaison between the Audit Office and Parliamentary Committees.

Key Responsibilities:

* OAG Secretarial Services: Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, advise the Auditor-General and Board on governance, manage board meeting logistics (agendas, minutes), and                 ensure  accurate record-keeping.
* Legal Advisory Services: Identify and mitigate legal risks, provide legal guidance to audit staff, draft legal opinions, review contracts, and represent the Audit Office in court.
* Policy Development: Assist in developing and implementing corporate policies and keep them updated with legislative changes.
* Parliamentary Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and present briefs to Parliamentary Committees, coordinate stakeholder engagement activities, and establish partnerships           with professional bodies and other SAIs.
* Communication: Lead the development and implementation of communication strategies, serve as primary contact for board and management communications, and oversee corporate                     branding.
* Performance Management: Provide strategic and supervisory leadership to the Legal Services Unit.
* Training & Development: Orient new board members and organize ongoing governance education.
* Annual Work Plans & Budgeting: Develop and review departmental work plans and budgets.

Educational Requirements:

* Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
* Practicing Certificate/Licence.
* Registered with the Zimbabwe Law Society.

Job Experience:

* 5 years’ experience in Legal Practice, with at least 3 years at a Management level.