Senior Executive -Corporate Services CLA EMIRATES CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS

To provide corporate and administrative services to clients, including company incorporation, governance, regulatory compliance, and ongoing administrative support. The role focuses on ensuring that clients operating within the DIFC/ADGM meet all legal and regulatory requirements, while offering expert advice and seamless service delivery.

To oversee and manage the process of amending corporate structures, legal documents, licenses, and other regulatory filings for companies operating in the DIFC/ADGM. The role involves ensuring all amendments comply with DIFC/ADGM regulations and are executed efficiently with proper coordination between clients, internal teams, and DIFC/ADGM authorities.

Responsibilities:

1. Generate knowledge of DIFC/ADGM laws:

You are expected to develop the skill set below,

• In-depth knowledge of DIFC/ADGM laws, regulations, and procedures related to company amendments and corporate governance.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with legal documents, regulatory filings, and corporate governance frameworks.
• Proficiency in drafting legal and corporate documents such as resolutions, agreements, and filings.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple amendment processes simultaneously.
• Familiarity with corporate governance, compliance, and risk management principles.

2. Company Incorporation, Corporate Governance and Secretarial Services:

• Assist clients in setting up companies in the DIFC/ADGM, including drafting and filing incorporation documents.
• Coordinate with DIFC/ADGM Registrar of Companies (ROC) and relevant authorities for approvals and filings.
• Provide advisory services on DIFC/ADGM laws and regulations related to company formation, structures, and licensing. Offer corporate governance services such as preparing board resolutions, minutes of meetings, and maintaining statutory registers.
• Ensure proper management of annual general meetings (AGMs) and board meetings, including compliance with governance standards.
• Act as a liaison between the company and DIFC/ADGM regulatory bodies to ensure adherence to governance rules.

3. Client Service Support: Ensure seamless client experience by supporting client-facing teams in resolving issues promptly.

Key Focus: Client satisfaction scores related to service delivery

4. Compliance & Quality Control:

• Ensure client companies comply with DIFC and UAE legal and regulatory requirements.
• Assist clients in meeting anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CTF), and Know Your Customer (KYC) obligations.
• Monitor regulatory changes in the DIFC and advise clients on necessary adjustments to their operations or structure.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports, annual returns, and updates to the DIFC/ADGM and other authorities

Key Focus: Percentage of deliverables passing internal quality review.