Company Secretary

Organization Overview

Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) is a State-Owned enterprise established under Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017. The mandate of OPF covers its registered overseas members and their families in Pakistan, including Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Since its inception, OPF has been assisting overseas Pakistanis for their betterment in the fields of education, housing, welfare, financial assistance, and facilitation at all international airports in Pakistan. OPF invites applications from eligible candidates against the following post.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria for the Post

Qualification:
(a) member of a recognized body of professional accountants; OR
(b) a member of a recognized body of corporate or chartered secretaries; OR
(c) person holding a master degree in Business Administration, Finance, Commerce or law or equivalent qualification from an HEC recognized University.
Experience: Overall 10 years minimum relevant post qualification experience with at least 5 years of experience as Company Secretary particularly in Corporate Governance, SOE Governance framework, regulatory compliance and Company Secretarial practices.
Maximum Age Limit: 50 years

Role and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulatory & statutory obligations, including adherence to the Companies Act 2017 and SOE Governance frameworks.
• Organize & manage BOG Committee meetings and BOG meetings, including preparation & distribution of agenda, minutes and follow-ups on decisions.
• Act as liaison between the Board of Governance, management & Stakeholders.
• Maintain statutory records, filings and corporate documents as required by law.
• Provide legal & Administrative support on Corporate Governance issues.
• Ensure timely and accurate provision of corporate information to relevant Authorities.
• Advise the Board on legal & regulatory matters concerning OPF's operations.
• Ensure that Board procedures are followed and that all applicable rules and regulations and other relevant statements of best practice are complied with.

Job Details

• Title of Post: Company Secretary, OPF Grade – 11
• Remuneration: Market based negotiable salary commensurating with experience
• Status: Two years’ contract (extendable based on performance)
• No. of post: 01
• Place of posting: Islamabad
• Benefits & Allowances: As admissible under the rules/regulations
• Quota: Merit

General Conditions

1. The candidate must fulfill the fit and proper criteria outlined in Schedule – IV of the SOEs Act 2023.
2. The candidate shall be appointed in accordance with applicable laws/ rules/ Guidelines and procedure.
3. The Candidate must possess strong communication, high integrity, professionalism, commitment to transparency, organizational and interpersonal skills.
4. The candidate must be proficient in legal drafting & corporate documentation.

Terms and Conditions

1. Age will be calculated with effect from the closing date of submission of the applications as per advertisement.
2. OPF is an equal opportunity employer, females are equally encouraged to apply.
3. Eligibility will be determined as per above mentioned criteria and applicable laws/ rules/ Guidelines and procedure.
4. Only shortlisted candidates would be called for interviews.
5. Information provided in the Job Application Form will be verified in case of offer of appointment.
6. In case, any of the information furnished by the applicant is found fake or bogus, candidature of particular candidate will stand cancelled and legal action shall be taken against the candidate.
7. Applicants already in government service must apply through proper channel.
8. No TA/DA will be admissible for the purpose of interview.
9. The competent authority reserves the right to cancel/postpone recruitment process at any stage.

How to Apply

1. Please download the prescribed job application form from OPF's website (www.opf.org.pk) and send the filled-up application form by post or courier at the address given below along with attested copy of educational documents, experience certificates, domicile certificate, copy of CNIC and copy of deposit slip.
2. Application must reach at the given address not later than fifteen (15) days of the publication of this advertisement.
3. Overseas Pakistanis Foundation will not be responsible for late receipt of application sent through post or by any other courier service.
4. Incomplete application as well as received after due date shall not be entertained.

Address:
Director General (HR&A)
Overseas Pakistanis Foundation
Shahrah-e-Jamhuriat, P.O. Box No. 1470, G-5/2, Islamabad.

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