On behalf of our client, a prominent HKEX Main Board listed multinational group, we are seeking an experienced Named Company Secretary to lead their corporate secretarial team based in Hong Kong.
Key Responsibilities
- Board & Governance: Serve as the named Company Secretary, advising the Board, Board Committees, and Senior Management on corporate governance and statutory compliance.
- HKEX Listing Compliance: Ensure full compliance with HKEX Main Board Listing Rules, the SFO, and the Companies Ordinance; lead the preparation of announcements, interim/annual reports, and circulars.
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the Hong Kong-based company secretarial team, allocating workloads and maintaining service quality.
- Subsidiary & Meeting Administration: Oversee AGMs/EGMs, board meeting administration, and statutory filings across the listed holding company and offshore subsidiaries.
- Transactions: Provide compliance support on corporate exercises, including M&A, capital market activities, and connected/notifiable transactions.
- Liaison: Act as the primary contact with regulatory bodies (HKEX, SFC, Companies Registry) and external advisors.
Requirements
- Qualifications: Associate or Fellow Member of HKCGI/CGI; university graduate in Corporate Governance, Law, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 6 years’ corporate secretarial experience, including at least 4 years as a Named Company Secretary for an HKEX Main Board listed issuer.
- Technical Knowledge: Solid command of HKEX Listing Rules, SFO, Companies Ordinance, Takeovers Code, and offshore subsidiary maintenance.
- Skills: Strong team leadership, project management capability, and the ability to work under tight timelines in a fast-paced environment.
- Languages: Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Putonghua).
