We are seeking a proficient, highly motivated and talented individual to take up the position of Company Secretary & Legal, at KCB Bank{Tanzania} Ltd, one of International business of the KCB Group Limited
Reporting to the Country Managing Director, this is a key role that sits in the Country Leadership Team.
The role will provide overall strategic leadership. In addition, the role will be responsible for ensuring that business complies with relevant legislation and regulations and keeps Board members informed of their legal governance responsibilities. This role serves as the Business named representative of legal documents and responsible for ensuring that the Business and its Board Directors operate within the legal framework of the country.
KEY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Advise the Managing Directors and the Board of Directors and Management on the issues of law, compliance, corporate governance and legal framework of governing banking industry.
· Manage shareholder register communicate with them as well as ensure that dividend is paid.
· Maintain company records, such as lists directors, shareholders and annual records.
· Manage Legal and Regulatory Risks of the Bank
· Manage and maintain Board calendar and ensure that all Board and Committee meeting are held in a timely manner.
· Organize, prepare Agendas for and taking minutes of the Board Meetings, Board Committees meeting, Annual General Meeting and Excom meetings.
· Maintain statutory books, including registers of members, directors, and secretaries.
· Manage correspondences, collate information, write reports, ensure Board decisions made are communicated to the relevant company stakeholders.
· Identify key Legal risks and their mitigation to promote KCBT business objectives and sustainability.
· Manage litigation and associated costs
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY
The successful applicant should have the following minimum qualifications and experience:
1. A minimum University Degree in Bachelor of Laws.
2. Master’s Degree in a business related field will be added advantage.
3. Professional qualifications as an Advocate
4. A minimum 8 years’ experience in legal as Company Secretary and 7 years’ experience General Banking.
5. Ability to communicate effectively with excellent interpersonal skills
6. Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, mentor and develop Teams.
7. Superior verbal, written and presentation skills
Demonstrated creativity and analytical ability
HOW TO APPLY
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, email address and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to irecruitment@tz.kcbbankgroup.com
Please send your application by 11th October 2017
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
