Qualification

• Degree/ Higher Diploma in Corporate Administration - Specializing in Company Secretarial (Desirable – MBA)
• Member of Professional Company Secretarial body- ICSA (Desirable - IT/IS management, Member of Professional Accounting Body - ACCA, CIMA, ICEAW etc)

Experience

• Senior Management level exposure - A minimum of 5 years in Multi-national/Regional environment heading company secretarial aspects (Preferred Working with multi-cultural groups/ International exposure)
• Total Management level exposure of 8 - 10 yrs

Knowledge

• Company Secretarial practices (Knowledge on impending reforms & new legislations and the process of  influencing the desired changes)
• Companies Acts/ Statutory & stock exchange regulations (Sri Lanka / Indonesia / Malaysia/ Singapore etc)
• Corporate Governance codes /Acts regulations (Good knowledge of general business environment, industry development, knowledge of economic environment, ability to apprehend implications of macro level changes to the organization)
• Off-shore corporate administration requirements/ practices
• Knowledge of organizational dynamics, processes / systems related complications, culture / behavior related

Skills

• Strong & systematic organization capabilities- Board & Shareholder meetings (Preferred if the candidate has the ability to see a future for the business through the analysis of complex business situations and take the organization forward through entrepreneurial / innovative actions)
• Strong analytical & positive interpersonal skills
• Networking with relevant regulatory authorities at local & international levels, advice on corporate governance & shareholder issues
• Business thinking, ability to apprehend governance implications of operational decisions
• The ability to articulate and present complex issues in a simple manner to all levels of employees, good communication and presentation skills
• The ability to impart accurate information (both verbal and written) in a timely manner, to be open to others’ opinions and share information across departments / organizations
• A very good team player, ability to convince others in adopting change / initiatives, disseminate targets / objectives to others clearly
• The willingness to encourage learning and development of others to facilitate the achievement of organizational objectives
• Personal commitment to continuously update knowledge on industry developments, changes in economic/political/legal/technological/socio-cultural environments etc

Personal Characteristics

• A professional but flexible approach to work, tactful & persuasive
• Commercial acumen with professional visibility
• A personal desire and energy to succeed against high standards, self motivated with eye for detail
• The ability to communicate and maintain good relationships with colleagues and the public\
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Inspirational personality & positive attitude to work
• Willingness to learn & take new responsibilities