Head of Company Secretarial

**Company Description**

VentureHaven is a company that provides incorporation, corporate support, and management services for SMEs and enterprises in Singapore and Malaysia, We believe that every business has the potential to be a great force for good and sustainable change. As such, we provide quality professional work that allows businesses to focus on their purpose and success while leveraging technology to better serve them. Our goal is to help SMEs access corporate services technology that may be currently inaccessible to them through fair pricing and sustainability.

**Role Description**

You are responsible for leading the company secretary department while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for clients utilizing professional local directors' services. This role involves overseeing compliance matters, servicing as a professional local director, and managing the overall operations of the company secretary department.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide strategic leadership and direction to the company secretary department.
- Manage and mentor a team responsible for corporate secretarial services and compliance tasks.
- Conduct periodic governance reviews and recommend improvements.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Register and act as a professional local Director in designated companies, adhering to legal obligations and responsibilities.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards governing professional local director services.
- Monitor changes in legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring alignment with the company's operations.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to maintain compliance across all activities.
- Ensure clients' compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.
- Leverage professional certifications to enhance the quality of company secretarial services.
- Develop and implement compliance strategies to mitigate risks
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients utilizing professional local director services, providing guidance on compliance matters.
- Conduct due diligence on prospective clients to ensure adherence to compliance standards.
- Advise clients on best practices and emerging trends in corporate governance.
- Oversee and implement robust corporate governance frameworks for clients.
- Understand clients' business objectives and tailor services accordingly.
- Identify and assess potential risks associated with professional local director services, implementing risk mitigation strategies.
- Generate regular reports on compliance activities, regulatory updates, and potential risks for internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal departments, legal counsel, and external advisors on compliance-related issues.
- Conduct training sessions for staff members on compliance protocols and professional local directorship responsibilities.
- Stay updated on changes in relevant laws and regulations

**Qualifications**
- Diploma/ Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, or a related field
- At least five years of relevant experience in compliance, legal, or corporate services
- Excellent understanding of Singaporean laws and regulations related to corporate services
- Experience in managing teams and providing leadership
- Membership of relevant professional bodies and certifications preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant tools
- Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines
- Leadership charisma & team player mindset

**Salary**: $5,000.00 - $7,500.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance programme
- Health insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

License/Certification:

- SAICSA/ ICSA/ CGP (required)