Job Description

A DAY IN A LIFE

As a start up, you can expect your days to be pretty varied. Multitasking is normal, and sometimes, your skills or natural talents will be leveraged to support other business priorities. That said, the bulk of your working hours should involve you having to:

Governance:

• Develop and Implement Governance Framework:

• Establish, maintain and monitor a comprehensive governance framework to ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct across the organization.
• Work closely with the directors on the Board Audit Committee to align governance practices with organizational goals.
• Board Relations:

• Act as a liaison between executive leadership and the board of directors, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
• Support board meetings, ensuring the timely distribution of materials and documentation.
• Compliance Oversight:

• Monitor changes in relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards to ensure organizational compliance.
• Develop and implement compliance policies, procedures (including charters and terms of references), and training programs.
• Maintain accurate naming, saving, and database management of documents and files.

Compliance:

• Risk Management:

• Identify, assess, and manage risks related to governance and compliance, providing guidance to executive leadership on risk mitigation strategies.
• Implement risk management protocols and processes.
• Foster a culture of integrity and heightened risk awareness throughout the organization.
• Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure that the organization complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including without limitation adherence to statutory reporting and filings and corporate governance norms and best practices.
• Collaborate with company secretary and legal counsel to interpret and address company secretarial matters, and legal and regulatory requirements.
• Act as point of contact with relevant regulators including engagement to foster good working relationships, where appropriate.
• Internal Investigations:

• Oversee and conduct internal investigations as necessary, ensuring impartiality and adherence to ethical standards.
• Conduct periodic evaluations of internal controls for governance and compliance.
• Assess the effectiveness of controls, ensure their enforcement, and pinpoint potential compliance risks.

Requirements

SKILLS

These are minimum-requirement skills and a \xe2\x80\x98must-have\xe2\x80\x99 for the role: (If any, otherwise you can skip)

• Demonstrates high professional integrity and accountability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Independent, self-motivated, and proactive with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership in building and managing effective teams.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor\'s degree in business, law, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications in corporate governance or strategic management.
• Minimum 8 to 10 years of proven experience in a role overseeing governance, risk management, and compliance functions.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.

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