Assistant Manager, Company Secretary

About the role

AirAsia Next (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is looking for an Assistant Manager, Company Secretary to support corporate governance and compliance with regulatory requirements. The role works closely with the Manager, the Board and committees, and liaises with management, directors and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements such as the Companies Act, Bursa Malaysia and the Securities Commission.
• Maintain corporate records, statutory registers and minutes of board meetings accurately and confidentially.
• Draft and review minutes, board and members resolutions, meeting agendas, SSM forms and corporate governance reports with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate with the Board and committees for meetings, and prepare minutes and documents for Board, committee and general meetings.
• Advise management, directors and stakeholders on corporate governance and secretarial requirements.
• Work with legal, finance and compliance teams on best practices and timely regulatory filings.
• Communicate with regulators such as SSM, Bursa Malaysia and the Securities Commission.
• Assist in corporate exercises such as restructuring, M&A and fundraising.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance or a related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in corporate secretarial work, preferably for a public-listed company.
• ICSA qualification or MAICSA membership highly preferred; ability to be appointed as the named company secretary is ideal.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of the Companies Act 2016, Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements and Securities Commission laws and guidelines.
• Corporate secretarial and corporate governance expertise.