Our law firm/legal client is seeking an experienced Company Secretarial Officer to manage compliance, with a strong focus on FICA/AML, while providing full company secretarial and governance support. The role includes compliance frameworks, regulatory reporting, stakeholder training, board/committee support, CIPC filings, and statutory records. ESSENTIAL Company Secretarial / CGISA / CIS qualification
Salary: Negotiable to experience
Min Requirement
Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
3-4 years' experience in compliance and company secretarial/governance
Minimum 1 years' FICA/AML experience
FICA compliance certificate
Company Secretarial / CGISA / CIS qualificationLaw degree and/or admitted attorney advantageous
Professional compliance certifications such as ACAMS, ICA or CCEP advantageous
Strong knowledge of FICA, AML/CFT, Companies Act, CIPC requirements and corporate governance
Excellent reporting, record-keeping, analytical and communication skills
Strong attention to detail and stakeholder management ability
Key Responsibilities
ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂàDevelop, implement and monitor compliance policies, procedures and controlsÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂàManage the FICA framework and RMCP, including risk assessments, KYC/EDD, sanctions screening, record-keeping and auditsÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂàMonitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance with FICA, AML/CFT and governance requirementsÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂàInvestigate compliance breaches and escalate/report where requiredÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂàPrepare compliance reports for senior management and board levelÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂàDeliver FICA/AML training and provide guidance to staff and clientsMaintain statutory registers, including beneficial ownership recordsÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂàPrepare and submit CIPC filings, annual returns and statutory documentationÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂàPrepare board, committee and AGM packs, agendas, minutes and resolutionsÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂàAdvise on corporate governance and assist with governance frameworksÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂàLiaise with regulators including FIC, CIPC, FSCA/Prudential Authority where applicable, and external auditors