Assistant Company Secretary

1 month ago

Sydney, Australia Chartered Accountants ANZ Full time

We encourage Passion to Grow and improve
- Values-driven workplace in Sydney CBD with a positive, collaborative environment
- Hybrid working role offering flexibility
- Chance to make a difference in a dynamic, fast-paced position

You will be part of an extremely valued team with an excellent working culture and the opportunity to run governance processes and get highly involved in all committees across the business.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Assistant Company Secretary collaborates with the Company Secretary and the broader CA ANZ Governance team to promote ethical leadership, enhance member experience, and ensure the effective operation of governance bodies—including the Board, sub-committees, and the Council.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Draft meeting agendas, and prepare Board, Council, and Committee packs for distribution.
- Serve as secretary, capturing accurate minutes for various meetings promptly.
- Coordinate governance for overseas subsidiaries in Hong Kong, UK, Malaysia, and Singapore.
- Assist the Company Secretary in providing governance services and advice to the Board and Council.
- Review and amend Charters, and other governance documentation as needed.
- Support Council, Board, and Committee evaluation, induction, and orientation activities.
- Provide specialist advice on governance risks associated with decisions, ensuring compliance with bylaws and legislation.
- Ensure compliance with legislation, including preparing and filing statutory returns, and maintaining governance documentation.

ABOUT YOU
The position will suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced and challenging role, who is digitally savvy and is a self-starter who learns quickly. To be considered for this role you will have:

- Governance-related tertiary qualification or a degree in law is desirable
- Previous experience in a similar role, ideally 2+ years
- Knowledge of legislative framework surrounding the legal obligations of the role and Board positions on governance matters
- Excellent written communication skills to assist in preparing high-level briefings, minutes, reports, and correspondence.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels, particularly senior levels.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve successful outcomes.

ABOUT US
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) represent more than 138,000 financial professionals, supporting them to make a difference in the businesses, organisations, and communities in which they work and live.

Being a difference maker is the difference between good and excellent. Between hoping we can do something and having the substance to know we can.

We are shaping and advancing the profession of accounting through high ethical and professional standards, advocating for the public good, and delivering first-class education resources and tools. We seek innovative ways to deliver new and better services to meet the ever-changing needs of our members. By supporting our members, we help make a difference.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
When you join us, you have an opportunity to develop great skills and strong networks and do something different and fresh with your career. To help you in your journey, our benefits include lifestyle discounts, access to LinkedIn Learning, and a hybrid working model that allows you to work from home but also time in the office for engagement and collaboration.

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