Madison Group Limited is a prominent player in the insurance industry as well as in the fast-growing fund management sector and is recruiting a Group Company Secretary/Legal Manager to join the Group senior management team. The position reports to the Group Chairman and Managing Director.
The Group concentrates its operations in the insurance industry through Madison General Insurance Kenya Limited and Madison Life Assurance Kenya Limited while its operations in the fund management sector are conducted through Madison Investment Managers Limited. The Group and its Subsidiaries have their Headquarters in Madison House, Upper Hill Close, Nairobi.
Principal Responsibility
Key Responsibilities
- Arranging and attending Board and Committee meetings for the Group and its Subsidiaries.
- Arranging and attending shareholder general meetings for the Group and its Subsidiaries.
- Preparation of minutes of all meetings of the shareholders, Company Boards and Board Committees.
- Preparation and filing of Annual Returns for the Group and its Subsidiaries.
- Provision of custody services for all statutory documents, legal documents, legal agreements and all minutes of Board and Committee meetings.
- Custody and control of the usage of the company seals for the Group and its Subsidiaries.
- Updating the Board and Committee members on all governance issues, and implementation of the Code of Conduct and Ethics.
- Review of all leases between the Group entities and third parties.
- Review of all legal documentation relating to property transactions between the Group entities and third parties.
- Preparation and review of agency agreements and handling of related litigation matters.
- Review and advice on agreements between the Group Subsidiaries and industry members relating to shared business acquisition.
- Advising the Group and its Subsidiaries on regulatory changes relating to insurance and fund management sectors.
Qualification & Experience
- Master of Laws Degree from a leading university.
- Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
- Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya and the Institute of Certified Secretaries.
- Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
- A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in company secretarial responsibilities preferably in the finance industry.
- Capacity to demonstrate skills in leadership and communication at the Board level.
Academic and Professional Qualifications required
Qualified candidates are requested to forward their applications together with their C.Vs to the Group Human Resources Manager, e-mail address: hr_recruitment@madison.co.ke no later than Thursday, 3rd October, 2024.
