PALMPAY is a Pan-African fintech company currently operating in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya and expanding to other markets in 2022. We’re reinventing the payments experience by making it easy and reliable for everyone to transfer money, pay bills and shop online.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Corporate Governance Officer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• We are seeking a proactive and detailed-oriented Corporate Governance Officer with 2-3 years post- call experience to join our team.
• The successful candidate will support the Company’s corporate governance team, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices.
• This role requires a deep understanding of CAMA, the financial industry and the laws and regulations that governs it.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing and coordinating board and committee meetings, including preparing agendas and collating board packs.
• Draft and review board resolutions, minutes of meetings and other corporate governance documents.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance laws, including CAMA 2020, and manage regulatory filings with CAC.
• Maintain and update corporate governance policies in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Ensure timely submission of regulatory filings and assist in regulatory audits.
• Develop internal compliance processes to mitigate legal and operational risks.
• Provide legal advice, guidance and recommendations to the Company on various corporate governance and regulatory matters.
• Maintain accurate corporate records, agreements, and governance documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law from an accredited institution.
• A member of the Nigeria Bar Association.
• 2 – 3 years of relevant legal experience in corporate governance and compliance.
• Sound knowledge of corporate, commercial and financial laws.
• Legal drafting and report writing skills.
• Sound understanding and knowledge of Nigeria Corporate Laws, including company incorporation, share capital, share transfers, acquisitions, winding up, e.t.c.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Detail-oriented with a strategic approach to risk assessment and management.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in legal research and Microsoft Office Suite.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.