Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ghanaians for appointment in the following vacant position in a reputable food processing company listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange and licensed to operate as a FREE ZONE ENTERPRISE in Tema.

Secretary To The Board
(And Head Of The Legal Department)

Job Purpose:

To Provide strategic and technical direction for the effective management of all legal matters of the company.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Subject at all times to the supervision and direction of the Managing Director and/or the Board of Directors (The Board) of the Company, the secretary to the Board and Head of the legal position and in general will:-

•   Act as Secretary to the board
•   Work, cooperate and coordinate with executive management, departmental heads and senior staff of the company and collate all such relevant information as may be necessary in the implementation of his/her duties and in meeting the COMPANY's policies and set targets.
•   Advise Management on all legal matters and provide legal advice on all relevant laws.
•   Ensure compliance with all relevant agreements, statutory and regulatory requirements
•   Draft and review legal documents
•   Advise and assist in Collective Agreement negotiations and business negotiations
•   Deal with all cases for and aganist the Company in court and settlement out-of-court
•   Liaise and manage relations with external solicitors
•   Liaise and manage relations with the Company's registrars and brokers
•   Act as Member and/or Secretary to committees that may be set up by the Board and/or Management
•   Keep the statutory books and proper records of proceedings and correspondence of the Board
•   Liaise with other companies in the food processing industry to review laws relating to the industry
•   Perform such other functions as the Managing Director and/or Board may assign.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution
•   Must have been called to the Ghana bBar (Barrister-at-Law)
•   A minimum of ten (10) years post relevant work experience, three (3) years of which should be in a senior management position in a reputable organisation.

Competencies and Skills

•   Knowledge of the operations of Ghana Stock Exchange
•   Knowledge of the operations of Ghana Free Zones Board
•   Knowledge of the operations of securities and Exchange Commission
•   Ability to maintain confidentiality of record and information
•   Good computer skills
•   Strong leadership, interpersonal and effective communication
•   Team leader and player. Ability to motivate staff to be results-oriented
•   Initiative and drive to problem solving

Salary and Conditions Of Service: Attractive

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications stating contact address and three referees should be addressed to:-

Advert No. 180
Graphic Comm. Group
P.O.Box GP 742
Accra

Closing Date: 06 June, 2013