Job description
This role is for someone keen to take on a varied and interesting role within a fast moving and dynamic team – this is not a traditional company secretarial role. The role requires an individual who can take responsibility for a wide portfolio of companies in multiple jurisdictions and ad hoc duties.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Performing full spectrum of corporate secretarial duties by coordinating internally with colleagues and stakeholders from various departments and externally with service providers/company secretarial agents to ensure compliance with statutory regulations for the GoGlobal group of companies across various jurisdictions/regions
Work with corporate service providers to prepare notices, agendas, resolutions/consents, minutes, and facilitate/coordinate board of directors’ and shareholders’ meetings/AGMs
Incorporating and winding up entities and/or branches across multiple regions
Opening of bank accounts for newly incorporated entities
Ensure all GoGlobal entities in Europe and Middle East (“ EMEA”) comply with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements, as well as all internal policies and procedures
Ensure all corporate books and statutory records of GoGlobal entities in EMEA are maintained, updated and accurate
Review service providers’ contracts as and when required
Support and work closely with internal teams (i.e tax, finance, operations, sales etc)
Independently liaise with regulators, external service providers, and external auditors across multiple jurisdiction/region as and when required
Conduct training to statutory directors from time to time
Track and manage Power of Attorneys
Provide weekly and monthly update/report on all corporate secretarial related projects
Populate and keep the global subsidiary management database up to date at all times
Advise on general corporate law matters including but not limited to capital restructurings, asset and/or share transfers, shareholder distributions, and implement the necessary corporate transactional steps
Actively participate and contribute in various legal/ corporate secretarial and corporate governance projects
Maintain working knowledge of relevant laws and corporate governance codes applicable in the EMEA region (e.g., UK Companies Act 2006, DIFC Companies Law, and local laws in other key jurisdictions)
Apply understanding of international corporate governance principles, regulatory frameworks, and entity compliance best practices in a cross-border environment
Perform other related duties and ad hoc projects as required (may include administrative duties).
5 years relevant corporate secretarial experience gained working within a corporate setting, or with a professional services firm (Law degree or its equivalent would be an added advantage)
Open to candidates who are currently pursuing corporate secretarial and/or corporate governance coursework
Candidates MUST have corporate secretarial experience with EMEA entities
Must be able to proficiently communicate in English, including speaking, reading, and understanding English
Proficiency in another language (speaking, reading and writing) would be highly valuable (though not mandatory)
Must be open to supporting tasks and projects in other regions or continents beyond EMEA, as and when required
Must be highly detail-oriented, meticulous, and thorough in handling documentation, filings, and compliance records
Must have strong drafting, project management, advisory, analytical, writing, and communication skills
Must be willing to contribute to both short- and long-term departmental projects in addition to regular day-to-day responsibilities
Proven ability to work independently and as an effective member of a team
Place an importance on workplace integrity, sound business judgement, credibility, and professional ethics
Proficiency and high aptitude with computer skills, such as the Microsoft Office suite of software, Microsoft Teams, Adobe, Foxit Phantom PDF
Flexibility to work with colleagues in other countries and on occasion accommodate calls and deadlines aligned to their time zones
ABOUT US
GoGlobal is the leading professional services company to guide, establish and manage global operations with compliance and confidence. We bring the human touch to entering new markets and consolidating vendors through a single point of management. With a presence in over 140 countries on six continents and growing, we make running a global business easy.
Business & Corporate Services provided:
- Entity Solutions: Entity establishment, Corporate secretarial & directorship services, Domicile services, Dormancy/Liquidation
- HR Solutions: Global recruitment, Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), Global benefits, Global payroll, International HR Consulting
- Finance Solutions: Accounting & Tax
For more information, please visit GoGlobal.com
OVERVIEW
We Measure Success by Results, Not Hours Worked
No timesheets.
At GoGlobal, we give you the autonomy to make decisions that create real impact. We prioritize results over hours worked, focusing on quality of outcomes rather than tracking time.
As a privately owned company, we are free from the pressures of venture capital or private equity investors demanding exponential growth in unreasonable time frames.
Sometimes, things just take time to do well. In our business, delivering great results is a process - and we’re committed to doing it right.
We are not for sale. We believe that financial success is a natural outcome of our work, not the primary goal. Unlike many investors who view money as a goal, our focus is on long-term growth and sustainable success.
We are a global team, built for those who want to go further. Here’s what your career at GoGlobal looks like:
- A company small enough for your voice to be heard meaningfully, yet large enough to make a global impact
- Collaborating with a diverse, global and supportive team
- Built for the long-haul - no VC or PE pressure, just a focus on sustainable growth
WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT
We Make Growing Your Career Possible
- We operate with the benefits of a partnership without the complexities of a partnership. Our hybrid partnership-corporate model offers all employees the opportunity to become a partner, while maintaining a streamlined corporate structure so that decisions are made quickly.
- We do not offer equity plans. As we are not for sale and are not chasing an exit, “stock options” hold little value in our business model. Instead, we provide opportunities for outstanding employees to make partner and share in the profits. We believe it’s better to build lasting value than to chase a one-time payout.
- We prioritize organic and sustainable growth. Expanding operations quickly by way of mergers and acquisitions might seem appealing, but the reality is integrating diverse cultures can be challenging. We’re proud of our own culture and prefer to grow it our way.
- We’re global. We offer career opportunities across the world-whether it’s new job roles or international locations.
- English is our official language, but for many, it’s our second language. We embrace this and find it rewarding communicating with colleagues from all over the world.
- We are not a family. We operate more like a high-performing sports team where each individual’s contribution is crucial to our collective success.
- We keep things simple and collaborative. Our structure makes it easy for teams to work together across borders so we can serve our clients with global needs more effectively. Unlike big, siloed companies, we work seamlessly to handle international deals without the headaches of territorial ownership.
- We believe in transparency and trust. Every month, we share our financials with the team so everyone knows where we stand and what’s coming next. It’s all about open communication, building trust and empowering every individual to be part of our journey. We don’t tell you what to think - we provide the information you need to make your own informed decisions.
- We believe flexibility drives success. Our company is built on trust, and that’s why we embrace fully remote work, and hybrid options in some countries. Forget rigid office routines - it’s old school! This flexibility fuels productivity, strengthens our workforce, and ensures we remain agile in a fast-changing world.
Ready to take the next step in your career with us? Apply now!
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