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KPMG Assistant Company Secretary 

Location: This  is primarily a remote working position, some attendance at KPMG’s London office will be required. Competitive compensation.

Introduction

Large multi-national corporations (“MNCs”) are demanding seamless cross-border delivery of professionally managed services. To satisfy this market need, KPMG has created the KDN group of companies (“KDN”) to manage KPMG’s global delivery service model.

MNCs have consolidated their delivery operations into a handful of in-house global/regional locations which are used to support their hundreds of specialty service units worldwide.  As tax, advisory and audit services become increasingly dependent on technology, MNCs will need to significantly increase their investments or outsource these activities to global providers with the expertise and scale to make the necessary technology investments and implement an efficient and centralized but nimble delivery model.

KPMG Delivery Network

KDN works closely with KPMG member firms to translate client requirements into a clear global delivery strategy that offers KPMG’s solutions globally.  As part of this strategy, KDN has created and continues to grow its interoperable and seamlessly integrated network of global delivery centres which provide KPMG’s clients with quality and consistent professional services.

A Compelling Vision

Role Summary

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is a key part of KDN and is responsible for managing the organisation’s global legal risk. The OGC is expanding by seeking an experienced Assistant Company Secretary who will be responsible for managing our corporate governance program. The incumbent will work directly with other KDN OGC team members (including the General Counsel) along with internal business partners and wider KPMG stakeholders and report to the General Counsel. The incumbent will need to be a self-starter and able to work independently with minimal supervision while understanding when to escalate issues within the OGC.

Key Accountabilities

• The Assistant Company Secretary will be accountable for a full range of matters including:
• In conjunction with the General Counsel, leading the organisation’s corporate governance program
• Managing KDN’s subsidiary governance program, including compliance with all local requirements (with the assistance of local counsel)
• Making all UK filings and registrations and manage filings and registrations in other jurisdictions
• Maintaining KDN’s corporate records database and keeping up-to-date on deadlines and other requirements
• Assisting with all Board meeting preparations including organising meetings, preparing notices and resolutions along with supporting materials
• Researching corporate governance and regulatory compliance issues and providing succinct answers to questions
• Managing the organisation’s signing and other authorities (e.g., banking) and ensure all records are accurate and maintained
• Managing KDN’s ultimate beneficial ownership requirements and update all local UBO filings in a timely manner
• Assisting with KDN’s annual audit
• Organising transaction documents, signatures, closings and Sharepoint files

•    Maintaining and updating the KDN OGC intranet sites

“Everyone a Leader” Competencies 

Whilst it is expected that colleagues will be able to demonstrate competence in all areas if the Everyone a Leader Framework some roles require greater demonstrability in particular competencies.  Please list those that without, the job would be difficult to perform at a fully competent level.

• Demonstrates