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The Corporate Secretariat Manager plays a critical role in ensuring robust corporate governance, compliance, and Board support in line with both statutory requirements and industry-specific standards.

Job Responsibility:

  • Strong understanding and hands-on experience with offshore jurisdictions and corporate regulations — including but not limited to BVI, Cayman Islands, Seychelles, Mauritius, and other Asia-Pacific jurisdictions
  • Proven experience in company restructuring, including share transfers, capital increases/decreases, mergers, and liquidation processes
  • Familiarity with cross-border compliance requirements, including UBO declarations, KYC/AML documentation, and regulatory filings
  • Experience in preparing and maintaining corporate documents, such as board/shareholder resolutions, annual returns, and statutory registers
  • Good understanding of group structuring and intercompany relationships (holding, subsidiary, and JV structures)
  • Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, ACRA filings, and other statutory and regulatory requirements
  • Support governance matters for complex structures including joint ventures, cross-border subsidiaries
  • Coordinate with external regulators, legal advisors, and joint venture partners for statutory and compliance-related matters
  • Oversee the preparation and filing of annual returns, statutory documents, and other compliance submissions
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date statutory records for all group entities, including those incorporated for petrochemical projects and overseas operations

Requirements:

  • Certified as ACIS/CSIS qualification or equivalent with strong understanding of Singapore Companies Act and ACRA
  • Minimum 5 years of corporate secretarial experience
  • Degree in Law, Business, or related discipline will be an advantage
  • Experience handling complex corporate structures including joint ventures and cross-border entities
  • Excellent communication, drafting, and interpersonal skills to liaise with senior stakeholders and regulators
What we offer:
  • health benefits
  • paid time off
  • professional development resources
  • learning and development programs

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Job Posted:
February 13, 2026

Work Type:
Remote work
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