Company Secretary

 

• Applicants must be aged 50 years or below.

• A minimum of 12 years of professional experience in corporate secretarial affairs, legal compliance, and corporate governance is required.

• At least 5 years of experience as a Company Secretary or Deputy Company Secretary in a large RMG group or a reputed industrial conglomerate.

• Expert knowledge of the Companies Act 1994, Bangladesh Labour Act, BIDA regulations, and policies relevant to the RMG sector.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Bangla, with strong expertise in drafting Board resolutions, meeting minutes, and legal correspondence.

• High levels of integrity, confidentiality, and strong administrative and leadership skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

 

Key Responsibilities

1. Board Management & Statutory Meetings

• Organize and coordinate Board Meetings, including preparing agendas, issuing notices, compiling working papers, and documenting meeting minutes in accordance with corporate governance standards.

• Maintain accurate statutory records and corporate documentation for all entities within the Group.

2. Board Directives & Cross-Functional Monitoring

• Develop and maintain a centralized tracking system for strategic decisions, projects, and directives assigned by the Chairman to factory heads and department heads.

• Monitor and follow up on the implementation and progress of assigned tasks across all RMG factories and head office departments to ensure timely completion.

• Identify operational challenges and delays, and promptly escalate critical issues to the Chairman.

3. Regulatory Compliance

- Ensure compliance with the requirements of relevant regulatory authorities, including the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC), Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), National Board of Revenue (NBR), and Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).

4. Corporate Governance & Secretarial Audit

• Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards, Board policies, and applicable legal requirements across all business units and factory facilities.

• Coordinate and oversee internal audits and secretarial audits.

5. Liaison & Executive Assistance to the Board

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Board of Directors, executive management, external legal advisors, and regulatory authorities.

• Advise the Board on updates to corporate laws, legal obligations, and corporate governance best practices.

6. Legal Documentation & Agreement Execution

- Draft, review, and finalize corporate agreements, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), deeds, Powers of Attorney (POA), and bank or corporate guarantees for the Group.

- Perform any additional duties assigned by management as required.