Executive - Assistant Company Secretary
About the Employer
Job Description
JOHN KEELLS HOLDINGS PLC
Assistant Company Secretary
John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) is Sri Lanka's largest listed conglomerate in the Colombo Stock Exchange with over 150 years of expertise. From managing hotels and resorts in Sri Lanka and the Maldives to building the largest integrated resort in Sri Lanka, providing port, marine fuel and logistics services to IT solutions, manufacturing of food and beverages to running a chain of supermarkets, tea broking to stock broking, life insurance and banking to real estate, we have left a positive mark in virtually every major sphere of the economy.
Our work ethic is embedded in embracing our values and acting in a socially responsible manner. We stand firm on our chosen corporate value of Innovation, Integrity, Excellence, Caring and Trust which has garnered us numerous local and international accolades.
The Job
- The successful candidate would be responsible for the JKH Group companies' compliance functions within the stated organization/industry policies, codes and regulatory framework.
- The position entails secretarial compliance functions and ensuring that the companies functions within the defined legal and ethical standards in achieving its business goals.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Familiarity with the Listing Rules of the Colombo Stock Exchange, Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka Act, Codes of Best Practice on Corporate Governance, Companies Act and related laws and regulations.
- Monitoring and updating the Company on legislative and regulatory updates (including potential developments/consultation papers).
- Drafting Board notes and position papers.
- Assisting with the maintenance of corporate governance policies and procedures to reflect changes in the regulatory landscape.
- Assisting with the development and implementation of policies and procedures on Compliance (AML/CTF).
- Liaising with external regulators and advisors such as the Colombo Stock Exchange, Central Depository System, Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka and the Registrar of Companies.
- Maintaining registers pertaining to shareholders and monitoring share transactions.
- Maintaining registers pertaining to JKH companies and directors.
- Attending to shareholder queries.
- Filing of all documents, forms and returns within the required timelines in compliance with the relevant Company laws.
- Assisting with the dissemination of information and announcements to the public.
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Assisting the Company Secretary with and/or attending Board Meetings, Board Sub Committee Meetings and Shareholder Meetings, including preparing requisite documents relating to such Meetings.
Organizing and overseeing the smooth operation of Shareholder Meetings (e.g. Annual General Meetings, Extraordinary General Meetings) and record keeping.
The Applicant should:
- Be a registered Company Practitioner and qualified in Company Secretary. Any other professional qualification would be considered as an added advantage.
- Have 04 years' work experience in the areas mentioned above with a minimum of 02 years' experience working with listed companies.
- Should be self-motivated and be able to work with minimal supervision.
- Should possess the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and take on challenges with a positive attitude.
- Have excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, drafting skills and computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
Functions and Cross Functions:
- Internal Functions - Legal, Finance (Group and Sector), Stockbrokers, Directors (both internal and external)
- External - Registrar of Companies, Colombo Stock Exchange, Shareholders, Securities and Exchange Commission, Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka, Financial Intelligence Unit of Sri Lanka.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through HIVE by clicking on the advert on or before 02nd of July 2024.
By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes and acknowledge that reference checks may be conducted.
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John Keells Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we invite applications from all suitably qualified individuals to join our team.
