Company Secretary and Legal Advisor at ASA Savings and Loans Ltd

About the Company

ASA Savings and Loans Ltd is a growing financial institution currently 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 based in Accra, Ghana. This is a full-time role reporting to senior management.

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 respond to correspondence of a legal nature
• Prepare, review, and modify contractual instruments to support business activities
• Develop, review, and maintain policies and procedures for the smooth execution of company activities
• Represent the company in all legal and contractual obligations when required
• 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 recognized by the Ghana Bar Association
• Minimum of 5 years of 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.

Location

Accra, Ghana