Assistant Company Secretary and Legal Advisor at ASA Savings and Loans Limited

About the Company

ASA Savings and Loans Limited is serving over 215,000 clients across nine regions in 133 business units throughout Ghana.

Position Overview

The company seeks a suitably qualified Assistant Company Secretary and Legal Advisor to provide governance support and legal expertise to senior management and the board of directors.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise and prepare agenda and papers for board of directors' meetings and annual general meetings
• Take minutes, draft resolutions, and lodge required forms and annual returns with government agencies
• Advise the Board of Directors on matters of Corporate Governance
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and take appropriate action
• Serve as a liaison between the company and its stakeholders and shareholders
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Ensure the board follows correct procedures and complies with its obligations under the law and company regulations
• Provide legal advice and responses to correspondence of 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 when needed
• Prepare and submit relevant reports and documents to the Bank of Ghana (BOG)

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Valid legal qualification recognised by the Ghana Bar Association
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in a similar position
• Excellent computing skills
• Strong secretarial and administrative capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal and teamworking abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What We Offer

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

Location

Accra, Ghana

Employment Type

Full-Time