company secretarys job is to ensure that a company complies with legal and regulatory requirements and to advise the board of directors on governance matters:
Governance
Advise the board on how to direct manage and control the company. This includes ensuring that the companys strategy and decision making comply with legal ethical and regulatory requirements.
Communication
Facilitate communication between the board committees senior management nonexecutive directors and shareholders.
Administration
Maintain statutory books organize meetings prepare agendas and take minutes.
Compliance
Ensure that the company complies with legal and regulatory requirements such as filing accounts and holding shareholders meetings.
Documentation
Prepare and keep important documents of the company and ensure the security of the companys legal documents.
Reporting
File necessary documents with Companies House such as annual tax returns and audit reports.
Training
Support directors and executives to attend training courses in their relevant areas.
A company secretarys responsibilities include a broad range of tasks and they need a broad skill set. They should have strong administrative skills good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
meeting with clients virtually or during sales visits. demonstrating and presenting products. establishing new business. maintaining accurate records. attending trade exhibitions, conferences and meetings. reviewing sales performance. negotiating contracts and packages.
Education
Graduation