Riverside Microfinance Bank Limited, a fast growing Microfinance bank in Ado Odo, Ogun State requires the services of a qualified and experienced candidate to fill the position below:
Job Title: Company Secretary/Legal Adviser
Location: Odo, Ogun
Job Responsibilities
- Keep proper records of the proceedings of the bank and it’s committees.
- Be responsible for the maintenance of statutory records and books with utmost compliance to statutory requirements.
- Issue notices of meetings of the board and its committees.
- Be responsible to the Managing Director and the board.
- Serve as an advisor to the Chief Executive and the Board of Directors on all matters relating to Company Law and corporate governance.
- Provide accurate and timely advice on all legal and regulatory matters of the bank and support on compliance matters.
- Deal with correspondence, collate information and write reports, ensuring decisions made are communicated to the relevantstakeholders.
- Ensure that the bank meet its legal responsibilities under the Nigerian law and regulations.
- Represent the bank to ensure efficient handling and resolution of negotiations and disputes.
Qualification and Experience
The ideal candidate shall meet the following conditions:
- A Bachelor's degree in Law and Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association.
- Possession of a relevant Postgraduate qualification and membership of appropriate professional bodies with the right certification such as ICSAN will be an added advantage.
- Evidence of proven skills in Microfinance industry and Certification will also be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years post call to bar experience, of which at least 3 years must have been in the financial service industry and at least 2 years at the management level.
Qualities:
- Proficiency in the use of at least basic Microsoft office softwares is key. Such candidate must also possess demonstrable integrity and ability to drive a mission statement for the bank and should have good analytical mind, a sound administrative acumen and a thorough understanding of Mlcrofinance Banking environment.
Age:
- The candidate must not be more than 45 years of age as at the date of this advertisement.
Remuneration
The remuneration package is attractive and negotiable depending on the qualification(s) and experience.
Application Clsoing Date
21st August, 2019.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are to submit fifteen (15) copies of their applications and Curriculum Vitae which must give the following details among others:
- Post Applied for
- Name (Surname first)
- Date and place of birth
- State of Origin
- Nationality
- Marital Status
- Number of children with dates of birth
- Current Contact Address, Telephone numbers and e-mail address
- Permanent Home Address.
- Educational Institutions Attended with dates
- Academic and Professional Qualifications with Dates
- Working Experience and Trainings Attended with Dates.
- Present Job Status and Salary
- Names and Addresses of three Referees who must be asked by the candidate to write a confidential reference letter to the same address as the application and within the same stipulated period.
All applications with a passport photograph affixed to them together with Curriculum Vitae and credentials and a one page mission statement for the bank should be sealed and sent to:
The Chairman,
Riverside Microfinance Bank Limited,
c/o LHS Place, Block 1, Plot 2,
Beside Ogun State Recreation Center,
Ilo Awela/Toll Gate Road,
P.O. Box 230,
Ota - Ogun State.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.