Company Secretary

About the role

A leading Sri Lankan automobile company is looking for a highly competent, professional and responsible Company Secretary to oversee its corporate secretarial functions and ensure effective corporate governance and regulatory compliance. The role supports the Board of Directors and ensures the company meets its legal and regulatory obligations.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and corporate governance requirements.
• Organise and coordinate Board meetings, AGMs and other statutory meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes and resolutions.
• Maintain statutory registers, corporate records and official documents.
• File statutory returns, annual returns and other regulatory submissions on time.
• Advise the Board and senior management on corporate governance and secretarial obligations.
• Coordinate with regulators, government bodies, auditors and legal advisors.
• Handle incorporation, registration, amendments and other corporate matters for the company and its subsidiaries.
• Monitor changes in legislation and regulations, and ensure proper documentation of statutory agreements and resolutions.
• Provide guidance on compliance and risk management, and safeguard confidential information.

Required profile

• Recognised professional qualification in Company Secretarial Practice.
• Membership of the Institute of Chartered Corporate Secretaries of Sri Lanka (ICCSL) or an equivalent body is highly advantageous.
• Degree in Law, Business Administration, Management or a related field is an added advantage.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in company secretarial, corporate governance or legal compliance.
• Experience with Board meetings, AGMs, statutory filings and corporate documentation.
• Exposure to the automobile, trading, financial services, import or industry sectors is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of the Companies Act No. 7 of 2007 and Sri Lankan corporate regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organisational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• High integrity, professionalism, attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.