Role Summary
We are looking for a Corporate Secretarial Executive on a one year contract basis. This role has the potential for full time conversation subjected to business needs and job holder's performance.
Board and Committee Meeting Support:
- Co-ordinate and manage end-to-end meeting logistics including:
- Directors’ availability checks, room bookings, IT setups (Team/Zoom invites), attendance sheets and seating plans and uploading meeting materials to Share Point
- Disseminate meeting materials to other attendees and arrange printing of board papers for directors upon request
- Plan the annual schedule of Board and Board Committee meetings
- Manage fixed dates and calendar invites for Board Retreats and strategic meetings
Annual General Meeting (AGM) Support
- Assist in the preparation of AGM-related documents including:
- Annual Report sections (Directors’ Statement, CG Statement, Shareholding information)
- Notice of AGM, proxy forms, and supporting circulars
- Coordinate AGM logistics including liaison with internal stakeholders and external service providers
- Support AGM and post-AGM matters:
- Manage shareholder requests (e.g., printed annual reports)
- Assist with meeting documentation and post-AGM follow-ups
ACRA Filings & Statutory Compliance
- Prepare and file Annual Returns within statutory deadlines
- Support the preparation and circulation of Directors’ Resolutions using standard templates (including via DocuSign)
- Handle routine ACRA filings, including:
- Changes in directors/officers/registered office
- Share capital updates
- XBRL financial statement submissions
- Maintain accurate statutory records and registers
Corporate Secretarial Administration
- Maintain proper and orderly filing systems for corporate secretarial records
- Support requests for corporate document (e.g., certified true copies, constitutions)
Subsidiary Compliance Support
- Assist with AGM documentation and Annual Return filings for subsidiaries
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of corporate secretarial documents
- Prepare standard Directors’ Resolutions for routine approvals
- Manage Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, incorporations, liquidations and bank signatory changes
- Respond to corporate document requests, including certifications of constitutions
Malaysia Entities
- Facilitate and coordinate corporate secretarial matters between Singapore and Malaysia entities
- Draft Directors’ Resolutions, Annual Returns and Financial Statements
- Support routine statutory compliance using standard resolution templates and liasing with the Malaysia Corporate Secretarial Agent
Digital Enablement and AI Applications (Governance & Compliance)
- Apply knowledge of AI and digital tools to support corporate secretarial functions, including :
- Automating monitoring and tracking of statutory and regulatory deadlines (eg. AGM, Annual Returns, filings)
- Supporting workflow efficiencies through document automation, version control and approval tracking
- Leveraging digital tools to enhance accuracy, timeliness and governance oversight
Others
- Perform other duties as assigned including ad-hoc work exigencies that may arise as required by the reporting officer
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma or Degree in Corporate Secretarial Practice, Law, Business Administration, Accountancy or a related discipline
- Minimum 1 - 2 years of relevant experience in corporate secretarial or governance support, preferably in a listed company environment
- Prior experience supporting Board and Committee meetings and handling AGM processes is preferred
Technical Knowledge
- Good understanding of Singapore Companies Act, ACRA filing requirements, and corporate governance practice
- Familiarity with XBRL filing, Annual Returns, and statutory compliance obligations
- Experience using corporate secretarial software, DocuSign, and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
Skills & Competencies
- Strong organisational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple timelines and stakeholders
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and filings
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with senior stakeholders including Directors
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity
- Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently as well as in a team
Digital & AI Capabilities
- Familiarity with digital tools and automation workflows (e.g., document management systems, workflow tracking tools)
- Basic understanding or exposure to AI applications in administrative or compliance functions is an advantage
- Ability to leverage technology to improve efficiency, tracking, and reporting processes
Other Attributes
- Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
- Able to work under pressure and meet tight statutory deadlines
- Meticulous, adaptable, and responsive to changing business needs