The Company Secretary plays a critical role in ensuring corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory adherence across Kursi Group and its subsidiaries. The position is responsible for organizing board meetings, maintaining statutory records, liaising with regulatory bodies, and advising senior management on governance and compliance matters. The Company Secretary serves as the link between the board of directors, executive leadership, shareholders, regulatory authorities, and external stakeholders, ensuring that the company operates in alignment with corporate governance best practices, legal frameworks, and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities 

Corporate Governance & Compliance


Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and regulatory requirement, including the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), and other regulatory frameworks applicable to Kursi Group. 
Act as the key liaison between the company and regulatory bodies, including the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nigerian Stock Exchange (if applicable), and other statutory agencies in close coordination with the Legal and Compliance Manager.
Draft, review, and oversee the implementation of corporate documents, governance frameworks, company policies, and standard operating procedures in collaboration with the Legal and Compliance Manager
Identify potential governance risks and provide recommendations for risk mitigation to safeguard the company’s reputation and interests.


 Board & Shareholder Meetings Management


Draft comprehensive Board reports, including updates on permits, operational risks, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance, and corporate transactions.
Keep the board and executive management updated on changes in legal, regulatory, and governance frameworks affecting the organization.
Prepare meeting agendas, compile and circulate board papers, and ensure that board members receive relevant documentation in advance.
Take accurate minutes of meetings, document resolutions, and follow up on action points to ensure effective execution of board decisions.
Maintain strict confidentiality in handling board discussions, corporate documents, and governance matters.
Facilitate the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and ensure compliance with all procedural requirements.


Statutory Records & Regulatory Filings


Maintain statutory records, corporate registers, and compliance documentation, ensuring they are accurate and up to date.
Ensure timely filing of annual returns, board resolutions, changes in directors, shareholding structures, and other regulatory submissions with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and other relevant bodies.
Ensure proper archiving of communications between the board, shareholders, auditors, legal advisors, and regulatory agencies. Establish a structured document management system for storing and tracking licenses, regulatory approvals, and filings.


Administrative Support


Work closely with the Head of Corporate Services to implement best practices for corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
Support the Head of Corporate Services in implementing corporate policies and procedures in the organization. 
Ensuring proper reporting on the status of MOUs and Agreement to the Head of Corporate services.
Take minutes of meeting at Senior Management internal meetings and ensure timely dissemination.
Under the guidance of the Head of Corporate services, coordinate interdepartmental communication to ensure alignment of corporate policies with operational teams at mining sites


Required Qualifications and Experience


A bachelor’s degree in Law, Accounting, Business Administration, Corporate Governance or a related field.
Chartered Secretary Qualification from Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN)
Minimum of 5years experience in legal, governance, or corporate compliance roles.
A Law degree (LLB) is preferred and advantageous.


Skills and Competencies


Strong communication and organizational skills
Ethical and professional integrity – high level of honesty and accountability.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion.
Clear understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements.
Strong teamwork and collaboration with different departments.


DISCLAIMER: Note that due to the urgency of this position, application will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may be filled before the recruitment closing date.