Governance Officer at Eat 'N' Go Limited

Eat 'N' Go Limited is a restaurant group on a mission to become the premier food operator in Africa. So far, our growing family consists of three international brands, Domino's Pizza, Cold Stone Creamery & Pinkberry.

Eat ‘N’ Go limited officially started operation in August 2012 with the premier store at 4, Saka Tinubu Victoria Island, Lagos. Today, Eat N' Go has about 100 stores (outlet) across Nigeria and still growing.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Governance Officer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description

• To support the planning, arranging and monitoring of Council committees and take accurate records and minutes of Council committees when required.
• To support the development and maintenance of a governance cycle of business and forward plan, which includes an annual calendar of meetings that discharge all strategic and operational requirements in a timely and appropriate way. 
• Prepare and collate committee agendas and papers, distributing agendas, minutes, meeting papers and other relevant documentation.
• Manage the repository of committee papers, agendas and filing structures.
• Assist with administrative requirements associated with the appointment and resignation of Governors including statutory registers, files and monitoring terms of office.
• Administer the tracking and transfer of share ownership, including liaison with shareholders and legal advisors.
• Administer committee membership to help ensure diversity and appropriate representation, as well as compliance with statutes, articles and regulations. 
• Support the maintenance of the Register of Interests of Council members and relevant staff.
• Work with senior colleagues and the appointed auditors to support the administration of the internal audit program , including the monitoring of recommended actions.
• Develop and maintain an internal policy repository, with records of policy owners, version control, review dates etc.
• Maintain an awareness of changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment that may impact upon your responsibilities.

Qualifications

• A high-performing governance professional who is either fully or part qualified with the Chartered Governance Institute (CGI – formerly ICSA) or having equivalent experience, with a proven track record of providing high- quality governance and business management support to Boards and Committees.
• You will be able to quickly build effective relationships to work confidently with, and provide trusted and reliable advice and support to, key stakeholders including Board and Committee members and the Executive Leadership Team.
• You will understand the needs of the business and have strong communication skills with a ‘can do’ attitude and appetite for solving problems.
• You will be able to work to tight deadlines, deal with the unexpected and have excellent attention to detail.

Experience, knowledge and Qualifications in the related area:
To be successful in this role we believe you need to hold the following qualifications:

• Chartered Governance Institute qualified or part qualified or with equivalent demonstrable experience working in a governance role in a comparable organization.

Know about and understand (Essential):

• Governance requirements and arrangements in practice. (Essential)
• Subsidiary governance and corporate filings (Desirable).

Possess the following transferrable skills:

• Excellent relationship management skills, able to work with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. (Essential)
• Ability to present pragmatic alternatives and propose solutions. (Essential)
• Have excellent attention to detail including proof reading skills.
• (Essential) Have excellent IT skills, including PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• (Essential) Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be a collaborative team player with a flexible approach. (Essential)
• Take full responsibility and accountability for your own tasks, while seeking advice and assistance when necessary. (Essential)
• Maintaining quality standards during times of change. (Essential).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Additional Information: Any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time by the Maintenance Manager.