Corporate Secretary & Governance Officer

Corporate Secretary & Governance Officer — SBM Group

SBM Group seeks a Corporate Secretary & Governance Officer for its Port Louis headquarters. As a SEM-listed banking group with subsidiaries in Mauritius, India, Kenya, and Madagascar, SBM requires robust corporate governance across a complex group structure — and the Corporate Secretariat function is critical to regulatory compliance and board effectiveness.

The Governance Officer will manage board and committee meeting administration, statutory filings with the Registrar of Companies, SEM continuous disclosure obligations, and corporate governance compliance under the National Code of Corporate Governance 2016. The role involves coordination across SBM's international subsidiaries and engagement with the Bank of Mauritius's corporate governance guidelines for banking institutions.

• Manage board and committee meeting administration including agendas, minutes, and resolutions
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act 2001, SEM Listing Rules, and National Code of Corporate Governance
• Prepare statutory filings with the Registrar of Companies and the Stock Exchange of Mauritius
• Advise on corporate governance best practices and Bank of Mauritius governance guidelines
• Coordinate governance compliance across SBM's international subsidiaries
• Manage shareholder communications including annual reports and circular preparation

• Barrister or Attorney admitted by the Mauritius Bar Council with 4–6 years' post-admission experience
• Knowledge of the Companies Act 2001, SEM Listing Rules, and National Code of Corporate Governance 2016
• Experience with board administration, company secretarial practice, and regulatory filings
• Understanding of Bank of Mauritius corporate governance guidelines for banking institutions
• Familiarity with the Securities Act 2005 and continuous disclosure obligations
• ICSA qualification or equivalent corporate governance certification preferred
• Bilingual English and French required