Manager- Governance and Regulatory at Equity Bank Kenya at Equity Bank Kenya

Manager- Governance and Regulatory at Equity Bank Kenya at Equity Bank Kenya | Iko Kazi

Job Responsibilities:

Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environment in the running of companies and keeping the Management up to date on all developments.
Ensure records of Minutes are well kept.
Support in arranging board meetings and annual general meetings.
Draft agenda and timetable for board and annual general meetings.
Ensure all statutory declarations are duly filed.
Ensure the register of directors and secretary is up to date.
Support the Company Secretary in ensuring timely dissemination of Board papers.
Ensure timely submission of regulatory reports/letters.
Ensure timely statutory filings.
Regular review of governance documents.
Support the Company Secretary in preparation of board papers among other functions.
Support in planning for training of new and existing directors on corporate governance, duties and responsibilities of directors etc.
Support the Company Secretary advise the Board on legal, governance, accounting and tax matters.

Job Skills:

High level of analytical skills with attention to detail.
Problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse complex information to identify the key issue/action and drive resolution.
Excellent organizational skills, ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision while ensuring that Management are fully always informed.
Ability to communicate effectively and confidently, orally and in writing, with stakeholders at all levels of seniority including external stakeholders.
Ethical Leadership skills, including the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Flexibility to balance governance and compliance requirements with commercial objectives without compromising achievement of the highest standards of governance and compliance.
Strength of character and personal presence to be able to influence senior management and operate effectively at senior levels both internally and externally.
Proven ability to analyse complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations.

Job Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in Law
Advocate of the High Court
A professional certification in company secretarial
Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in legal work and company secretarial practice
In-depth knowledge of regulatory environment and key regulatory guidelines
Broad range of experience in the financial services industry with a focus on corporate governance, company secretarial and regulatory reporting & compliance

Manager- Governance and Regulatory at Equity Bank Kenya