Corporate Secretary (Manager, Real Estate)

Cana Consulting is exclusively partnering with an established Singapore-listed group with a diversified regional presence. They are looking to appoint an experienced corporate secretarial and governance professional to join their team, supporting the listed entity and its portfolio of local and overseas subsidiaries and joint ventures.

This is a broad-based role offering direct exposure to Board and Board Committee matters, SGX-listed company requirements, corporate governance and regional entity management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide corporate secretarial and governance support to the listed entity and its group of companies across Singapore and overseas.
• Coordinate and support Board, Board Committee and shareholder meetings, including preparation and circulation of meeting materials, meeting logistics and related approvals.
• Attend meetings and prepare/review Board and shareholder minutes, resolutions and other corporate documentation.
• Prepare and coordinate the release of SGX announcements and regulatory filings.
• Support compliance with the SGX Listing Manual, Singapore Companies Act and other applicable corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of the Annual Report, corporate governance disclosures and AGM documentation, as well as the organization and execution of the AGM.
• Manage and coordinate with external corporate secretarial service providers across multiple overseas jurisdictions.
• Support corporate secretarial aspects of local and cross-border transactions, restructurings and other corporate exercises.
• Liaise with external auditors and other professional advisers in relation to statutory audits and corporate matters.
• Coordinate KYC and corporate information requests relating to entities within the group.
• Maintain and oversee the group's entity management system and Board portal, including liaison with external vendors.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members and contribute to the continuous improvement of governance and corporate secretarial processes.

Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Secretary (ICSA), or holder of a recognized law degree/diploma.
• >10 years of relevant corporate secretarial / corporate governance experience, ideally with exposure to a Singapore-listed company.
• Good working knowledge of the Singapore Companies Act and corporate governance requirements; familiarity with the SGX Listing Manual would be highly advantageous.
• Strong experience supporting Boards and senior management, with the maturity and confidence to operate in a listed-company environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with strong drafting and documentation skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines concurrently.
• Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder-management skills.

Candidates from listed companies, established corporate secretarial practices or professional services firms with strong listed-company exposure are welcome to apply.

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