Job
description
First National Bank
of Botswana Limited is looking to recruit individuals who are geared up to take
on the challenge
of the following position:
Board
Secretary
Reporting to
the Head-Legal, the Board Secretary will be responsible for providing high
quality board secretarial services and and oversight of compliance with
corporate governance and regulatory requirements by FNB and its Group
companies.
Requirements
Duties and
responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Identifying
and advising on the company’s risks in accordance with statutory &
legal requirements and recommend appropriate action to enable the company’s
compliance with such provisions. - Providing
directors collectively and individually with detailed guidance on duties,
responsibilities, powers, matters of ethics and good governance as
required. - Participating
in relevant meetings and advising directors on the company statutory
impact on processes, procedures and policies. - Monitoring
changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environment and advise
directors on appropriate action. - Preparing
various statutory or corporate governance reports, returns and arranging
the necessary filing and ensure effective budget management and timely
reporting. - Arranging
Board committee meetings as required by law, company procedure
requirements as well as preparing meetings, distributing minutes packs and
ensuring that appropriate items are tabled at Board meetings and
subcommittee meetings.
Experience,
skills and qualifications required for this role are as follows:
- Relevant
qualification (degree) or higher in a governance related field, law or
accounting or other appropriate degree. - Qualification
as Chartered Secretary ( ) will be a distinct advantage. - At
least 6 years work- experience with in-depth experience in an administrative
environment and supporting board and/or its committees. - Knowledge
of corporate governance and regulatory requirements.
Proven
competencies and skills:
- A high
level of commitment, accuracy, integrity and quality - Excellent
organizational, communication, writing skills and administrative skills - Results
oriented and ability to work under pressure
Closing
date and application instructions
Interested
applicants are advised to send their applications to the below postal address
by 19th June
2015.
Director
Human Resources
First National
Bank Botswana
P.O. Box 1552
Gaborone
Botswana
Only applicants
meeting the criteria above will be responded to
