Corporate Secretarial Manager/Team Lead

Job description:

We are looking for a Corporate Secretarial Manager to lead a small team and manage a diverse portfolio of Singapore-incorporated and offshore entities. You will oversee statutory compliance, corporate governance, and complex corporate transactions, while ensuring high-quality client service and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of corporate secretarial professionals.
• Manage a portfolio of private, public-listed, and offshore companies, serving as the main client contact.
• Oversee incorporation, striking off, share transactions, capital restructuring, rights issues, corporate restructuring, and preparation of board/shareholder resolutions.
• Attend company meetings and prepare accurate minutes; ensure timely statutory filings with ACRA and other authorities.
• Advise clients on corporate governance, compliance, and internal policies.
• Drive process improvements, workflow automation, and adoption of corporate secretarial software.
• Collaborate with internal teams, auditors, banks, and legal counsel; handle ad-hoc projects and regulatory reviews.

Requirements:

• Degree in Business, Law, Accountancy, or related field; ICSA/CSIS qualification preferred.
• 6–8+ years of corporate secretarial experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of the Singapore Companies Act, ACRA regulations, and SGX rules (for listed clients).
• Proven experience handling complextransactions such as restructures, rights issues, and funding rounds.
• Demonstrated leadership, team mentoring, and client advisory skills.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent English communication; Mandarin a plus.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple deadlines.
• Independent, resourceful, solutions-driven, and client-focused.
• Familiarity with corporate secretarial and compliance software (BizFile+, BizfinX) preferred.

Why Join Us

• Lead a high-performing team in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Exposure to complex corporate transactions, listed company requirements, and cross-border advisory work.
• Contribute to digital transformation, process improvement, and strategic initiatives.
• Join a collaborative culture that values professional development and innovation.