Board Secretary at Afram Rural Bank LTD

Job Purpose

To ensure that the bank and its directors operate in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the board in complying with the bank's constitution and relevant enactments
• Provide administrative support to the Board by ensuring that minutes of shareholder, committee, and director meetings are properly recorded as required by Act 992
• Maintain all statutory registers, books, and records of the bank
• Ensure that annual financial statements are dispatched to entitled persons as required by Act 992
• Ensure that all statutory forms, returns, and documents are properly completed and filed with the registrar
• Provide the board with guidance on their duties, responsibilities, powers, and on changes and developments in laws affecting bank operations
• Ensure that board constitution and policies are in place and properly implemented

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Company Law, Business Administration, or Management
• A Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred)
• Qualified member in good standing of one of the following professional bodies: ICSA, ICAG, CIB, or ACCA
• Legal practitioner who has been called to the bar
• Minimum 3 years of proven experience as a Board or Company Secretary

Required Competencies & Skills

• High level of integrity and diplomacy
• Strong understanding of Ghana's laws and legal responsibilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent leadership and managerial skills
• Strong team player

Employment Details

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Accra, Ghana