December 25th, 2023 at 09:59 am
VisionFund Ghana Calls For Job Applications
POSITION: Lawyer and Company Secretary
Profile of Company
VisionFund Ghana is a subsidiary of VisionFund International, which owns 28 microfinance institutions throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. World Vision International, a Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization, owns VisionFund International. We build strong local economies in healthy, safe communities together.
Job Description
VisionFund Ghana Micro Credit Limited needs a lawyer and company secretary. The Company Secretary and Lawyer ensures compliance with laws and regulations and efficient company administration. He/she must also ensure that Institutions’ contracts are valid and implemented properly. He/she will assist the VisionFund Ghana Board with administrative tasks. The Company Secretary and Lawyer must implement Board decisions for VisionFund Ghana Micro Credit Limited promptly.
Secretarial Duties
- Draft and analyze daily business agreements and corporate documentation to verify compliance with relevant laws.
- Ensure conformity with the Companies Law, its rules, and other business statutes and bylaws.
- The company memorandum of association states that the firm must follow its goals.
- Manage the company’s affairs according to its articles of organization and the Companies Law.
- Create meeting agendas and other papers with the Board Chair for every Board of Directors meeting.
- Conduct Board meetings and keep correct records.
- Attend Broad meetings to guarantee legal compliance and offer relevant information.
- General meeting agendas and papers should be prepared with the Board Chair.
- Arrange and attend company annual and special general meetings with the Chairman to guarantee legal compliance and accurate record-keeping.
- Prepare, approve, sign, and seal company agreements, leases, legal documents, and other official papers after receiving approval from the Board of Directors or executive.
- As needed, advise the CEO or other executive on legal matters with the company’s counsel.
- To hold the company seal.
- Contact corporate directors about various matters.
- Manage company-shareholder correspondence.
Legal Obligations
- Compliance with the Companies Law requires filing numerous documents/returns.
- Give VisionFund Ghana contract counsel and review to protect its interests.
- To hire lawyers and defend the company in court.
- Help coordinate external counsel or auditor services.
- Giving the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and other staff accurate, relevant, and timely legal advice on company products and services.
- Work with Recovery Department on lawsuits
- Company books and registers must be maintained according to the Companies Law.
- File statutory forms promptly.
- Notify members and auditors of meetings.
- Archive exceptional resolutions in the required format within the deadline.
- Legally sign applications and returns.
- Update VFG Governance Dashboard regularly. Updates on new board members, signed minutes, and meeting schedules 3 days following CEO approval.
- Attend all Global Center (GC) trainings and follow suggestions.
- Work with board members to approve auditable board documents by the end of the first quarter and VFI board orientation and documentation.
- Participate in all Institutional spiritual activities.
- Perform any other Company-related duties assigned by his/her Supervisor/CEO/Board Chair.
Essential Skills or Experience
- Professional Company Secretary with a Legal Background
- Full or partial ICSA with 3 years of equivalent experience
WANTED SKILLS
- Show teamwork and spirit.
- Be honest, ethical, and control-oriented.
- Pressure-handling and oral/written presentation skills.
- Strong public relations abilities and the ability to work with diverse people.
- Detail-oriented and foresighted.
- Smart-looking, well-groomed, and funny.
- Must be dynamic, imaginative, proactive, and self-motivated.
- Must practice Christianity
How to Apply for this VisionFund Ghana Job
Candidates should submit a cover letter and CV labeled “Company Secretary & Lawyer” to pandc@visionfundghana.org.
Candidates must live there or be willing to live there.
Deadline: December 31, 2023
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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