ABC Capital Bank Ltd Company Secretary/Legal Manager Jobs in Uganda
ABC Capital Bank Ltd Company Secretary/Legal Manager Jobs in Uganda
Overall Purpose of the Job Provide secretarial services to the Board of Directors and provide and manage legal and
compliance services required for the Bank’s operations.
Responsible for overseeing the bank’s anti-money laundering and control of terrorist
financing programs.
Responsibilities:
Board Secretary Roles:–
Responsible for secretarial services to the Board of Directors and Management of the Bank.
Working in conjunction with the Chief Executive Officer/ Executive Director, draw up the agenda for the Shareholder’s Meeting, Board Meeting and Board Committee Meetings, and make necessary arrangements for organizing the meetings.
Prepare and or review Board papers for quality assurance purposes, for Board and
Board Committee meetings.
Take minutes of all Shareholder, Board and Board Committee meetings and distribute them to all rightful recipients.
Inform the Board on key issues affecting the banking industry in general and our bank in particular and respond to queries and requests of Board members with regard to areas to do with current and future legislation.
Prepare action reports for the Board on the Progress of implementation of Board decisions.
Provide advice to the Management of the Bank and the Board of Directors on compliance with all legal requirements pertaining to the Bank’s operations and the consequences of noncompliance.
Ensure that the company seal is kept safely and is used only on necessary legal documents.
Ensure responsibility for all regulatory work requirements in registrar of companies like registration of resolutions, seeking clearances and timely filling of all company returns.
Legal Support to the Credit and other Departments:-
Oversee the registration of Bank’s interest on all collateral pledged for credit facilities by
staff and customers and to ensure the perfection of security.
Oversee the verification of documents of tittle for property to be mortgaged and to get it
verified that the property if free from any encumbrances and is freely marketable.
Provide legal opinion and guidance to the Bank in the preparation and review of contracts with third parties.
Represent the interests of the Bank in the courts of law and other fora.
Provide legal advisory services to all matters of a
legal nature. This would include areas such as new legislation, internal policies and procedures etc.
Any other work that may be assigned by Executive Management / Board members and mutually agreed upon by both parties.
Carryout any other duties as assigned from time to time.
Key Performance Indicators:-
Safe custody and recording of the Board minutes.
Timely distribution of agendas, minutes and resolutions of the Board and Management to concerned parties.
Sound counsel to the Board of Directors and management.
Eliminating (in number and impact) the incidents involving legal risks.
Timely completion of all legal documents/ contracts especially in the loan department
Timely completion of mortgages and registration of the Bank’s interest with various
authorities for perfection of securities.
Key Working Relationships:-
Internal:
Board members and Management
EXCO Members
External:
Courts
Company Registries
Advocates
Auctioneers
Bank of Uganda and other statutory agencies
Requirements:-
Qualifications:
An honors degree in Law from a recognized University.
Diploma in Legal Practice and, possession of a valid certificate of registration.
Profession qualification/membership of a chartered secretary is desirable.
Experience:
At least 4 years of legal practice and compliance experience in a reputable public or
private organization or firm, two of which should be at a senior level.
Skills and knowledge:
Communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
Report writing and presentation skills
Attention to detail
Analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills
Planning, prioritizing and time management skills
Knowledge of Company’s Act, Financial Institutions Act and other applicable laws.
Knowledge of Corporate governance
How to Apply
Suitably qualified candidates may apply by sending their cover letter, CV and 3 reputable references to
hr@abccapitalbank.co.ug not later than 14th December 2020. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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