Johannesburg: Governance Officer

Overview: Our client is an independent, owner-managed financial services group based in the UK. They specialise in the creation of offshore asset management companies, the establishment of fund structures across offshore jurisdictions, as well as fund administration and corporate services. Owing to continued client growth, they are looking to add to their dynamic operational team. Responsibilities: · Organising board and committee meetings · Drafting meeting packs · Drafting board minutes and working through any action points from meetings · Preparing submissions to local legal and regulatory authorities · Assisting with maintaining the company’s client database · Assisting senior management with the launch of new clients · Maintaining client records · Liaising with board and committee members, both internal and external · Liaising with clients · Liaising with service providers, including bankers and auditors · Liaising with local legal and regulatory authorities · Assisting senior management with knowledge of local legal and regulatory obligations Requirements: · 3 years of corporate secretarial or compliance experience · Good working knowledge of Guernsey’s legal and regulatory environment as it relates to funds and licensees · Excellent Microsoft skills, particularly Word · Excellent writing skills · Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues succinctly Skills and Attributes: · Excellent attention to detail · Strong work ethic, self-motivated, organised, and able to work to deadlines · Strong communication and interpersonal skills · Commitment to being part of a team · Commitment to professional growth