COMPANY SECRETARY SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: August 6, 2024 - The Company Secretary possesses extensive corporate secretarial practice with a focus on public-listed companies, including adept knowledge of the Companies Act, Companies Commission of Malaysia requirements, and relevant Securities Commission guidelines. This position demonstrates a high level of computer proficiency, excellent communication, and organizational skills, capable of working autonomously to meet strict deadlines. This role holds significant experience in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and the charity sector, complemented by ICSA/MAICSA qualifications and mandatory professional development programs.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Company Secretary Resume
  • Corporate Governance
  • Compliance Management
  • Legal Research
  • Document Drafting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Regulatory Knowledge
  • Risk Management
  • Record Keeping
  • IT Skills
  • Meeting Facilitation
  • Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organizational Skills
  • Discretion
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Negotiation
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Integrity
  • Adaptability

Summary of Company Secretary Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BA in Business Administration with 4 years of Experience

  • Ability to possess ICSA-qualified
  • Experience as a Plc Company Secretary, a combination of large and smaller company experience ideal
  • Excellent knowledge of UK Companies Act 2006, FCA Listing, Prospectus and Transparency Rules and MAR disclosure requirements
  • Strong technical and analytical skills alongside a proven track record of formulating and offering creative solutions to commercial problems and complex business issues, appropriately weighing up benefits and risks to meet the needs of the business
  • Proactive and hands-on with a willingness to ‘roll-up sleeves’ to get things done quickly in a pragmatic way.
  • A track record of operating at senior management level, influencing and building relationships among this group.
  • Strong communications skills
  • Experience with assisting with the management of Company share schemes
  • Solid understanding of the operations of the international financial markets
  • Experience and proven track record of multiple stakeholder management with excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to drive growth within the Corporate Services business and to coach, lead and help motivate the team to support that growth over time
  • Competent user of Diligent company secretarial software, or similar and MS Office systems including Word.
  • Comfortable working in a small office and appreciative of the demands that can be placed on all team members

2. BA in Corporate Law with 3 years of Experience

  • Excellent and detailed minute-taking experience
  • Experience in company secretarial funds and/or in-house
  • Good knowledge of CBI requirements for regulated funds deliverables
  • Fluency in English
  • Outgoing, confident and friendly personality
  • Have entrepreneurial and commercial awareness
  • Experience working in a fast-paced and demanding role
  • Confident in dealing with stakeholders at all levels
  • Delivering to strict deadlines
  • Ability to multi-task and manage priorities effectively
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Virtual Board Room knowledge

3. BA in Governance with 2 years of Experience

  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Willing to learn with a positive working attitude
  • Full member or finalist of HKICS is preferred
  • Experience in company secretarial work in a CPA firm, law firm or professional firm
  • Knowledge of CSA is a must
  • Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office such as Word and Excel
  • Ability to possess CSA/CGI qualified
  • Previous company secretarial experience gained within the professional services sector
  • A legal, financial, or corporate background supporting a large portfolio of clients
  • Self-disciplined, proactive and flexible

4. BA in Finance with 3 years of Experience

  • A flexible approach to meeting client needs, e.g. attendance at meetings outside normal business hours
  • A high level of computer proficiency and familiarity with MS Office, Outlook, Excel and Word
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative and meet deadlines.
  • Experience of working within the charity sector
  • Corporate governance experience
  • Regulatory/Compliance experience
  • Ability to possess ICSA / MAICSA qualification.
  • Experience in corporate secretarial practice, preferably experience in a public-listed company.
  • Good knowledge of the Companies Act, Companies Commission of Malaysia requirements, Listing Requirements, Malaysian de on Corporate Governance and other relevant Securities Commission guidelines.
  • Mandatory Accreditation Program (MAP) and the Continuing Education Programme (CEP).

5. BA in Accounting with 2 years of Experience

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to meet challenging objectives and deadlines
  • Ability to take in and process large amounts of information
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to engage and influence colleagues at all levels
  • Ability to write clearly and concisely, identifying key decisions and actions
  • Sound knowledge of relevant corporate governance standards (e.g. UK Code of Corporate Governance)
  • Sound knowledge of company law
  • CSQS qualified, or studying towards this qualification
  • Previous experience in the Financial Services sector

6. BA in Business Management with 4 years of Experience

  • Ability to demonstrate a broad technical knowledge and expertise covering conduct of business matters, corporate governance matters and regulatory risk and regulatory change matters.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to interact effectively across all levels of an organization
  • Client liaison via video conferences, telephone, email and face-to-face interactions
  • Experience in successfully working within a team environment
  • Adherence and delivery of work to tight deadlines
  • Relationship management experience
  • Ability to manage many different tasks at the same time and manage a high volume of work with close attention to detail and minimal errors
  • Commercially driven, strong interpersonal skills, confident, flexible and committed
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Self-motivated, capable of working independently and as part of a team
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

7. BA in Legal Studies with 2 years of Experience

  • ICSA qualified (ACIS/FCIS) or a qualified Solicitor.
  • Strong prior company secretarial experience, including meeting attendance.
  • Previous exposure to a financial services environment will be highly advantageous.
  • Prioritize tasks and work well to tight deadlines.
  • Communicate well across all levels of seniority.
  • Takes pride in producing work of excellent quality
  • A confident and friendly team player
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.