Qualified Company Secretary

Job description / Role

The Company

Robert Half are working with a well-known and diverse hospitality brand to appoint an ACIS (or equivalent) qualified Company Secretary to join their HQ based in the heart of Dubai. You will lead the delivery of the company secretariat for the portfolio of companies, boards, JVs and committees. Experience within a hospitality, real estate or a diverse investment organisation would be preferred for this position and you should have an excess of 10 years' experience in a similar role. This role will only suit candidates who have proven experience within the MENA region.

The Role

* Organising and executing all board/committee programs
* Identifying, assessing and implementing regulatory and legislative changes
* Leading governance projects
* Liaising with JV stakeholders, shareholders, regulators and Executive Office to ensure instructions and decisions are carried out and communicated
* Review and update processes, manuals, policies and procedures to improve corporate governance
* Registering board resolutions and results
* Ensure Board and Committees are compliant with regulatory requirements - keeping up to date with any legislative/governance amendments

Requirements

*The Candidate

* At least 10 years' experience in a multi-faceted, highly regulated organisation
* BA in Law, Finance or relevant field as well as ACIS/FCIS/ICSA professional qualification
* Extensive regulatory experience preferably with a focus on financial services requirements
* Ability to forge relationships with senior management and stakeholders
* Strong influencing and negotiation skills
* Extremely analytical mindset with the ability to present complex ideas
* Listed entity experience is preferred
* Arabic would be advantageous

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary and company benefits

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About the Company

Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world\'s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide.