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Corporate Governance Lead

Full time

Job Description

Job Objective:
To ensure the company operates in line with statutory requirements and best practices
in corporate governance. This role supports the Board, CEO, and MD by managing
governance operations, maintaining compliance, coordinating critical meetings, and
acting as the custodian of official governance documents and communications.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Corporate Governance & Executive Support
 Coordinate and maintain the meeting cadence (both recurring and ad hoc) for the
MD and CEO.
 Schedule Board Meetings, Management Meetings, and Strategic Reviews
attended by MD/CEO as per format (chair, co-chair, presenter, etc.).
 Prepare and circulate agendas for Board Meetings and CEO meetings in
alignment with regulatory and internal requirements.
 Draft, record, and disseminate minutes of all relevant meetings, ensuring timely
circulation.
 Upload action items to Teamwork with the responsible person’s name and due
date.
 Follow up and ensure closure of action items by coordinating with respective
actioners.
 Act as custodian of all matters signed by the Board, ensuring safe custody and
quick retrieval.
 Maintain a comprehensive record (both digital and physical) of Board
Resolutions, Company Policies, and Governance Memos.
 Support statutory and regulatory compliance by documenting and communicating
governance decisions properly.
2. InfoDesk Management

 Oversee and respond to all stakeholder queries received via the InfoDesk email
(including investors and website inquiries).
 Coordinate with internal departments to prepare accurate and timely responses.
 Monitor query resolution timelines and escalate issues or recurring themes to the
CEO.
 Maintain a digital repository of inter-office memos and manage their internal
drafting and dissemination.
3. Compliance and Legal Oversight
 Monitor adherence to legal, regulatory, and policy obligations.
 Liaise with regulatory bodies and file statutory documents and reports.
 Assist in governance audits, risk reviews, and control measures.
4. Policy Development and Review
 Develop and periodically review governance-related policies, charters, and
procedures.
 Benchmark against international best practices and align with corporate
objectives.
5. Training and Governance Culture
 Organize governance awareness and training programs for senior leadership.
 Promote ethical conduct and corporate responsibility.

Qualifications and Experience:
 Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
 Professional certification (e.g., ICSA, CGO) preferred.
 5–7 years of experience in corporate governance, board support, or legal
compliance.
 Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, corporate secretariat
responsibilities, and governance best practices.

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