Oversee a comprehensive range of critical duties encompassing strategic planning, operational execution, and performance optimization to ensure alignment with organizational objectives. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and frameworks that enhance efficiency, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction. Lead cross-functional teams to drive collaborative initiatives, fostering innovation and continuous improvement across departments. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess progress, identify trends, and implement corrective actions as needed. Serve as the primary liaison between senior leadership and operational teams, facilitating transparent communication and aligning business strategies with on-the-ground execution. Ensure adherence to industry regulations, internal policies, and ethical standards while maintaining a focus on risk mitigation and quality assurance.
Draft, finalize, and distribute board meeting agendas, comprehensive board packs, official minutes, and approved resolutions in accordance with the established deadlines.
Plan and facilitate the Annual General Meeting (AGM), Extraordinary General Meetings (Eggs), and committee sessions to ensure adherence to governance protocols and productive outcomes.
Responsibilities include preparing, examining, and protecting corporate documents, board charters, governance policies, and share certificates.
Responsibilities include ensuring the company’s statutory registers, member register, directors’ register, and other corporate records remain current and accurate at all times.
Compile, organize, and submit all mandatory statutory and regulatory filings to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), such as prudential reports, board composition disclosures, significant shareholding notifications, and any additional submissions required by the CBN, ensuring strict adherence to established deadlines.
Prepare and submit annual returns, director/officer changes, share capital increases, special resolutions, and others statutorily required documents to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in strict adherence to prescribed deadlines.
Prepare and file required regulatory returns—both periodic and event-driven—with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), National Pension Commission (PEN COM), Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), and other relevant regulatory authorities as mandated by applicable laws and guidelines.
Oversee the preparation and maintenance of Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) documentation in strict adherence to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) regulatory standards.
Oversee the preparation and handling of legal communications, intellectual property submissions, and contract management processes to ensure compliance and accuracy throughout all stages.
Collaborate with external legal advisors, auditors, and regulatory specialists to address compliance and governance issues.
The successful candidate must possess a minimum of five years of experience in a related field, alongside a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline. Proficiency in industry-standard software and tools is essential, along with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are required to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Familiarity with project management methodologies and a proven track record of delivering high-quality results are also necessary. Additionally, the ideal applicant should demonstrate adaptability in dynamic environments and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
A bachelor’s degree in law, business administration, or an equivalent field is required.
Membership at either the Associate or Fellow level with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (IC SAN) is a mandatory qualification.
A minimum of four to eight years of professional experience in Company Secretarial or corporate governance is required, ideally within a CBN-regulated institution such as a bank, microfinance bank, finance company, or insurance firm.
Proven expertise in preparing and submitting returns to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and other relevant Nigerian regulatory authorities.
Proficient in CAME 2020, CBN Corporate Governance Code, SEC Regulations, and Nigerian corporate governance frameworks.
Proficiency in CBN Prudential Guidelines, AML/CFT regulations, and FIU reporting requirements represents a significant benefit for this role.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their CV via email to executivetalentrecruitment@dcsl.com.ng, ensuring the position title is specified in the subject line.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience Required
4 - 8 years
