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Corporate Governance Officer

Somerset West
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Finance
Reference: SW005186/JM

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

My client, a reputable Accounting firm based in Somerset West, aims to fill the position of Corporate Governance Officer with a suitably qualified and experienced candidate. Experience in an Accounting / Auditing environment will be to your advantage.

Furthermore, the ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, and can confidently deliver client service of outstanding quality. Good leadership qualities and strong interpersonal, analytical and management skills are also required. The ability to work independently and proactively is a prerequisite. Exposure to a diverse client portfolio and industries will be an advantage.

A high level of attention to detail, the ability to perform tasks accurately and willingness to learn are essential characteristics of a successful candidate.

Key responsibilities include:

Preparing all documentation for and recording of all statutory changes in company registers, such as director amendments, name changes, memorandum of incorporation changes, address amendments, and various share transactions.
Registering and recording of all companies and close corporation amendments with the CIPC.
Preparing resolutions for dividends and the filing of dividends tax returns at SARS.
Liaising with third parties such as CIPC and SARS.
Conducting research on company legislation.
Providing comprehensive services in terms of CIPC annual returns for a designated client portfolio.
Preparing and filing beneficial ownership information of a designated client portfolio at CIPC.
Preparing of confirmation letters and B-BBEE affidavits for a designated client portfolio.
Identifying and implementing any relevant statutory changes in terms of client group structures according to the applicable legislative framework.

Requirements

Relevant tertiary degree in law, business, finance, governance or a related field;
Professional registration with the Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa, or similar, will be advantageous;
Minimum of two to three years’ experience in a company secretarial / corporate governance services environment, preferably in a similar audit- and accounting firm environment;
Experience working with boards of directors, senior management and clients directly would be advantageous;
Knowledge of the Companies Act;
Technical proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
Fluent in Afrikaans and English;
Excellent administration and interpersonal skills;
Understanding of relevant company secretarial software (e.g. Skysec, or Greatsoft) will be advantageous.

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.