Company Secretarial Officer Sandton Johannesburg

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 qualification
Law 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

⁠Develop, implement and monitor compliance policies, procedures and controls
⁠Manage the FICA framework and RMCP, including risk assessments, KYC/EDD, sanctions screening, record-keeping and audits
⁠Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance with FICA, AML/CFT and governance requirements
⁠Investigate compliance breaches and escalate/report where required
⁠Prepare compliance reports for senior management and board level
⁠Deliver FICA/AML training and provide guidance to staff and clients
Maintain statutory registers, including beneficial ownership records
⁠Prepare and submit CIPC filings, annual returns and statutory documentation
⁠Prepare board, committee and AGM packs, agendas, minutes and resolutions
⁠Advise on corporate governance and assist with governance frameworks
⁠Liaise with regulators including FIC, CIPC, FSCA/Prudential Authority where applicable, and external auditors

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