MAICSA, a premier professional body for Company Secretaries and Governance Professionals with aims of promoting good governance and best practices in organizations with over 6,000 members including Graduates, Students and Affiliates in Malaysia, invites suitable applications for the following position:
Strategic Functions
- Study all new and relevant technical issues affecting the profession and members.
- Study the Companies Act and other relevant laws and recommend amendments through Company Law Reform Task Forces or Working Groups.
- Review and provide comments on draft papers forwarded by professional bodies and regulators/ regulatory authorities.
- Liaise with relevant regulators, authorities or government agencies and draft proposals for submission to regulatory authorities for regular annual dialogues.
- Deliberate on current and topical issues during dialogues with regulators and ministries.
Operational Functions
- Prepare comments to draft consultation papers or proposed amendments received from statutory bodies and circulate to relevant committees/working groups for recommendation to Council before replying.
- To liaise and attend to members’ technical queries and provide technical advice via e-mail or fax.
- Review and prepare draft notes on policy recommendations for Council and Technical Committee review.
- Liaise and attend Technical Committee meetings, assist the Chairman, report findings and follow up on action items or recommendations to Council or relevant committees/Secretariat.
- Attend forums, dialogues, and CSP sessions with members organised by MAICSA.
- Conduct the CSP Induction Programme (full-day event) as required.
Research
- Conduct research on the Companies Act, Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements, and other statutes, (Guidelines, Consultation Papers etc from SSM, SC, BNM or Bursa etc as and) when required.
- Research new developments in the profession and disseminate information to members.
- Undertake specific research into areas of the profession as requested by Council or Committees.
- Regularly review updates from ICSA divisions, government, and regulatory websites.
Operational Functions
- Check all research conducted by staff and prepare reports for Committees/Council.
- Attend seminars/workshops on behalf of the Institute and report findings via Technical Updates, Bulletins, or articles.
- Submit regular articles on current topics for The Corporate Voice.
- Assisting in publication of new books/guidance
Other Duties:
Strategic Functions
- Recommend suitable seminar topics to the training department.
- Provide technical content for speeches and press releases.
Operational Functions
- Attend external meetings on behalf of the Institute and submit reports for Council notation.
- Review new publications for library acquisition before approval.
- Attend Committee/Working Group meetings (e.g., National Investigation Group, Disciplinary Tribunal, Appeals Tribunal).
Team Leadership and Management
- Oversee and lead the Technical team, ensuring tasks completed effectively.
- Provide mentorship, training, and guidance to team members to maintain quality and consistency in research and technical outputs.
- Coordinate team efforts in responding to consultation papers, preparing technical articles, and supporting committee work.
Requirements:
- Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) qualification, formerly known as ICSA, or equivalent professional qualification or recognised degree
- At least 8 years’ experience in company secretarial practice/governance/legal
- Strong understanding of corporate law legislation and regulation, governance, and regulatory frameworks
- Proven experience in technical writing, policy drafting, and stakeholder engagement
- Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with committees, regulators, and external legal/technical experts
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct and support research initiatives, authoring papers on company secretarial practices, governance, and technical topics
- Represent the Institute in dialogues with regulatory bodies and government departments
- Provide guidance and advisory support to members on company secretarial practice, governance, and technical issues
- Draft, review, and refine policies, procedures, and Committee terms of reference related to governance and company secretarial matters
- Stay informed of regulatory changes and best practices in compliance, attending meetings of the Technical and other relevant Committees
Requirements:
- Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) qualification, formerly known as ICSA, or equivalent professional qualification or recognised degree
- 5-8 years of experience in company secretarial practice/governance
- A legal background is preferred
- Strong understanding of corporate law legislation and regulations
- Proven management skills to lead and motivate team members effectively
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to convey ideas clearly and concisely, both in writing and verbally
- Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia
- A Team player
Interested applicants are invited to write in confidence, giving details of age, education, current and expected salaries and a complete resume of working experience together with a recent passport-sized photograph (n.r.) to:
Head, Finance & Administration
The Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
- Address: Bangunan MAICSA, No. 57, The Boulevard Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra 59200 Kuala Lumpur
- Telephone: +603-2282 9276
Fax: +603-2282 9281
- Email: hr@maicsa.org.my
(Only shortlisted candidates will be notified)
