Administrator – Company Secretary at Apex Group

Company:

Apex Group

Apex Group

Industry: Banking / Financial Services

Deadline: Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: Bachelors

Experience: 1 year

Province: Western Cape

City: Cape Town

Field: Administration / Secretarial

Description

  • We are seeking for a proactive and detail-oriented Administrator to join our Governance / Company Secretarial team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing administrative and company secretarial services to an allocated client portfolio under the guidance of a Senior Administrator and Assistant Manager.
  • This is a client-facing role, and you will act as a primary point of contact for clients, intermediaries, and internal stakeholders, ensuring that all statutory and regulatory obligations are met accurately and efficiently.

Job specification

Meeting Administration:

  • Coordinate and maintain corporate calendars for assigned clients.
  • Schedule board and committee meetings in line with client and internal requirements.
  • Draft and circulate agendas in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Gather and collate supporting documentation for meetings.
  • Prepare and distribute complete board packs ahead of scheduled meetings.
  • Attend meetings (virtually) and ensure proper documentation is in place.
  • Support the full board meeting process including minute preparation and follow-up on action points.
  • Track and ensure timely signing of meeting minutes post-meeting.

Minute Drafting:

  • Draft clear, accurate, and concise meeting minutes that reflect key decisions and discussions.
  • Capture essential meeting points in a professional and neutral tone.
  • Distribute drafted minutes for review, approval, and finalisation.

Statutory Compliance & Filings:

  • Monitor statutory filing deadlines for your client entities and ensure timely submission.
  • Assist with the preparation and filing of necessary corporate documentation with regulatory authorities.
  • Ensure full compliance with jurisdiction-specific laws and governance obligations.
  • Liaise with relevant authorities or platforms to retrieve or file statutory documents when needed.

Maintenance of Statutory Records:

  • Maintain up-to-date statutory registers (e.g., Register of Directors, Members).
  • Ensure accurate record-keeping in electronic filing systems and document repositories.
  • Assist with updating internal policies and procedures relevant to document management and compliance.

General Administration & Governance Support:

  • Develop a working knowledge of client structures and applicable legal frameworks.
  • Draft corporate governance documents such as resolutions, notices, and confirmations.
  • Maintain accurate tracking tools for document statuses, filing schedules, and board pack progress.
  • Compile documents for signature and manage the process through platforms such as DocuSign.

Client Communication & Liaison:

  • Act as the first point of contact for assigned clients and relevant intermediaries.
  • Respond to internal and external inquiries in a timely, professional, and accurate manner.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and the Luxembourg-based team.
  • Liaise closely with the Legal and Compliance teams as needed to support governance activities.

Client Portfolio Management:

  • Manage a range of client types, from standard to more demanding portfolios.
  • Take responsibility for complex meeting types where applicable, with guidance as needed.
  • Prioritise work based on deadlines, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.

Quality Assurance & Self-Management:

  • Conduct thorough self-reviews before submitting work to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Maintain regular updates with stakeholders regarding task statuses and upcoming deadlines.
  • Take ownership of personal deadlines and proactively escalate when support is needed.
  • Uphold the company’s internal standards, KPIs, and quality expectations.

Contribution to Team Culture & Operational Excellence:

  • Actively contribute to a positive, respectful, and collaborative team culture.
  • Remain adaptable and solutions-oriented in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by providing suggestions for process enhancements.
  • Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless service delivery and efficient workflows.

Skills Required

  • Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a corporate administration or company secretarial role.
  • Familiarity with board governance processes and statutory requirements.
  • Knowledge of Luxembourg company law or similar legal frameworks is advantageous.
  • Experience working with digital governance tools such as board portals is preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
  • Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic, changing work environment.
  • Comfortable liaising with senior professionals including board members and legal advisors.
  • Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
  • Willingness to learn and take ownership of client deliverables.

Method of Application
Submit your CV and Application on Company Website:

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