Assistant Company Secretary

About the role

As an Assistant Company Secretary at Africa Specialty Risks, you will provide practical company secretarial and governance support to ensure statutory compliance and effective board processes. You will work closely with senior leadership, board members, and external advisers across our African and Middle‑East operations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute board and committee agendas, papers, and minutes.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, including scheduling, venue arrangements, and circulation of materials.
• Maintain statutory registers, support Companies House filings, and monitor legislative changes.
• Assist in developing, reviewing, and updating governance policies and frameworks.
• Maintain accurate group entity records, including incorporation documents and share registers.
• Liaise with legal, audit, and tax advisers and provide administrative support to the Company Secretary and Legal team.

Required profile

• Degree in Law, Business Administration or a related field.
• Strong written communication, attention to detail, and organisational abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with board portal software.