Responsibilities:
- Acting as the point of contact for a portfolio of clients and handling client general requests on an on-going basis.
- Handling the registration and incorporation process of a new company.
- Handling various corporate transactions and other changes in companies, including the drafting of documentation and liaising with the Registry for registration.
- Handling the preparation and submission of annual returns and BO forms.
- Liaising with Tax and Customs and Banks to update the changes in companies.
- Handling renewals of registrations as and when required.
- Handling client billing and ensuring that all outstanding balances are settled.
- Liaising with banks and financial institutions for the opening, maintenance and management of bank accounts.
- Organising client board meetings, attending and recording meeting minutes as and when required.
- Liaising with accountants to ensure that accounting, vat and tax records are maintained in terms of law.
- Liaising with auditors to ensure that timely statutory audits are prepared and submitted to the relevant authorities.
- Upkeep of corporate software, client database, files, company registers and other corporate good governance documentation.
- Would ideally be in possession of a University Degree or a Diploma in a subject relating to business law, the law of business enterprises, banking or financial services.
- A good understanding of the Companies Act, Trusts and Trustees Act and Civil Code, including statutory record-keeping, and the compliance obligations impacting the administration of companies, trusts and foundations.
- A good understanding in client on-boarding procedures in terms of applicable compliance legislation and ongoing monitoring of banking transactions.
- Enthusiastic disposition and willingness to learn.
- Good governance oriented.
- Proven organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Able to handle work and client pressures and work independently as part of a team.
- A minimum of three (3) years' experience in a similar role.