Company Secretary

About the Company

LonAdd HR Consultancy Plc is a Recruitment & Outsourcing Company based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with branch offices in Dukem, Hawassa, and Bahir Dar. This position is with our client, Tulu Kapi Gold Mine.

Position Overview

This is a permanent position on an indefinite period contract of employment within the Finance Department. Reporting to the Finance Director, the Company Secretary ensures the organization operates in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and best governance practices while supporting the Board of Directors in fulfilling its fiduciary and statutory duties.

Key Objectives

• Ensure that the Company operates in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and best governance practices
• Support the Board of Directors in fulfilling its fiduciary and statutory duties
• Facilitate transparent decision-making, proper record-keeping, and ethical corporate conduct
• Promote alignment between business operations, legal obligations, and stakeholder expectations in the regulated mining sector
• Contribute to sustainability reporting, license and permit management, and stakeholder disclosure

Core Responsibilities

Corporate Governance and Board Support

• Advise the Board on governance structures, policies, and procedures
• Develop and maintain a legal framework providing context for legal advice to the Board and senior management regarding legal, regulatory, and corporate governance issues
• Provide specialist advice to the Board, its committees, and members on relevant laws, legal accountabilities, related duties, and good corporate governance
• Report to the Board any failure by the Company or a director to comply with the Memorandum of Incorporation, the Commercial Code, Company rules, and good corporate governance principles
• Oversee Board evaluations, director induction, and ongoing governance training

Administration

• Manage shareholder communication, including general meetings, notices, resolutions, and proxy management
• Coordinate and attend Board and Committee meetings; prepare agendas, papers, and minutes
• Ensure meetings and related activities are conducted in accordance with all governance requirements