company secretarys job is to ensure a company complies with legal and regulatory requirements and to support the board of directors in their governance responsibilities:
Governance: Advise the board on corporate governance strategy and decision making
Compliance: Ensure the company complies with laws regulations and internal policies
Meetings: Arrange board meetings AGMs and committee meetings and maintain meeting minutes
Communication: Facilitate communication between the board committees senior management and shareholders
Training: Support directors and executives with training courses
Documentation: Prepare and maintain legal documents and file necessary documents with Companies House
Reporting: Prepare the directors report and compile data for the annual report
Legislation: Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory environment and take appropriate action
External relations: Liaise with external regulators and advisers such as lawyers and auditors
Company secretaries need a broad skill set including corporate law finance governance and strategy. They also need to be able to work well under pressure have strong communication skills and be able to handle confidential information with discretion.
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