Assistant Company Secretary – Company Secretariat at MTN Nigeria

MTN Nigeria is a leading telecommunications company in Nigeria and part of a broader network operating across Africa and the Middle East. The company is widely recognized for its strong brand presence and commitment to attracting and developing talent through continuous improvement of its employee offerings.

Mission

• Administer and coordinate formal meetings within MTN Nigeria.
• Support the Deputy Company Secretary and Company Secretary in meeting MTN Group requirements and ensuring compliance with corporate governance practices.

Description

• Maintain, file, and retrieve documents, records, and reports while ensuring confidentiality and accurate filing of statutory records.
• Provide statistical information when required and support smooth interactions between board members and shareholders.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with mandates, delegations, and authorities approved by the Board in line with MTN corporate governance policies.
• Support the delivery of secretarial services to the MTN Board, including coordinating meetings, managing logistics, recording minutes, and maintaining confidentiality of information.
• Assist in handling various corporate and statutory secretarial functions, including correspondence preparation, report compilation, word processing, and spreadsheet management.
• Provide support services to directors and ensure adherence to corporate legislation and the company’s articles of association.
• Draft minutes for Board and Board Committee meetings and assist with preparation of memos, letters, and related documentation.
• Coordinate the Board of Directors’ annual calendar and participate in Board and Board Committee meetings for MTNN and its subsidiaries.

Mission

• Administer and coordinate the MTNN formal meetings.
• Support the Deputy Company Secretary / Company Secretary with MTN Group requirements and compliance with corporate governance processes.

Description

• File and retrieve documents, records, and reports while maintaining confidentiality of company and client information.
• Ensure statutory documents are accurately filed and maintained.
• Provide statistical data as required and manage organizational records and reports.
• Support shareholder relations and interactions between shareholders and board members.
• Assist with compliance relating to mandates, delegations, and authorities approved by the Board.
• Support secretarial services for the MTN Board and related committees, including meeting arrangements, logistics coordination, minute-taking, and distribution.
• Coordinate corporate and statutory secretarial activities, including correspondence drafting, report compilation, and spreadsheet management.
• Support directors in carrying out their duties and ensure compliance with corporate legislation and company regulations.
• Draft minutes for Board and Board Committee meetings and assist with memos and official correspondence.
• Coordinate the Board of Directors’ annual calendar and attend Board and Board Committee meetings for MTNN and subsidiaries.

Education:

• LLB, BA Law or equivalent qualification
• First Degree in any relevant discipline
• Fluent in English

Experience:

• 6-13 years’ experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a specialized area, including supervisory or management experience
• Experience working in a medium to large organization
• Knowledge of the Nigerian telecommunications, investment, and financial environment will be an advantage
• Commercial, technical, and/or further legal qualification will be an advantage

Interested and qualified candidates should visit the official application portal by clicking the apply button below.