Company Secretary and Legal Advisor at ASA Savings and Loans Ltd

About the Company

ASA Savings and Loans Ltd is a growing financial institution serving over 200,000 clients across nine regions in 123 business units.

Position Overview

We are seeking a suitably qualified professional for the position of Company Secretary and Legal Advisor. This is a full-time role based in Accra, Ghana.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare relevant documents and organize Board of Directors meetings and Annual General Meetings
• Advise the Board of Directors on matters of Corporate Governance
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and take appropriate action
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Serve as a liaison between the company and its stakeholders and shareholders
• Provide legal advice and responses to correspondence of a legal nature
• Prepare, review and modify contractual instruments to support business activities of the company
• Develop, review and maintain policies and procedures for the smooth execution of company activities
• Represent the company in all legal and contractual obligations as needed
• Prepare and submit relevant reports and documents to the Bank of Ghana, Registrar General's Department and other stakeholders

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Must be a qualified lawyer as recognised by the Ghana Bar Association
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in a similar position, preferably in a reputable financial institution
• Excellent computing and secretarial skills
• Strong interpersonal and team working abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What We Offer

An attractive compensation package will be offered to the suitable candidate.

Application Details

Location: Accra, Ghana

Employment Type: Full-Time

Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV and cover letter for consideration.