Company Secretary

What is a Company Secretary?

A company secretary is a senior position within a private or public company, responsible for the efficient administration of the company, particularly with regard to ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and for ensuring that decisions of the board of directors are implemented.

Company Secretary roles and responsibilities

Corporate governance:

Advising the board of directors on corporate governance matters

Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation (e.g., the Companies Act)

Organising and attending board and shareholder meetings, including preparing agendas and minutes

Compliance:

Maintaining statutory registers and records

Filing statutory returns and notifications with regulatory authorities (e.g., Companies House)

Monitoring changes in relevant legislation

Administration:

Managing share transfers and other share capital transactions

Handling correspondence with shareholders

Maintaining company records

Minute taking at board meetings

Company Secretary qualifications, skills and experience

A professional qualification from the Chartered Governance Institute (ICSA) or equivalent is highly desirable

Strong knowledge of company law and corporate governance principles

Experience in company secretarial practice

Strong organisational skills

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