Administrator – Company Secretary needed at Apex Group

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.