About The Association

Combining the strengths of the American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, we empower the world's most highly-skilled accountants - CPAs and CGMA designation holders - with the knowledge, insight and foresight to meet today's demands and tomorrow's challenges. We drive a dynamic accounting profession that works every day to build trust, create opportunity and grow prosperity worldwide.

Summary of Role:

Work with the office of General Counsel and UK Legal team on regional corporate governance, regional governance compliance, providing regulatory guidance and support on corporate compliance.

This role is part time hours

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Manage legal compliance for Association and CIMA regional entities including completing annual returns, corporate governance filings, other returns and acquire relevant corporate governance information required to complete filings and returns.
• Ensure information on filings and returns correctly reflects regional and UK/US corporate governance positions.
• Identify and advise on local corporate governance law and filings.
• Liaise with local company secretaries on corporate governance compliance.
• Work with UK Legal colleagues on corporate restructures to meet up to date business and strategic objectives.
• Support review of regional entities, including seeking legal advice; researching items; and working with regional colleagues on the proposals.
• Work with regional teams to implement and operationalise corporate governance proposals.
• Continuously identify and mitigate risks on areas of responsibility.
• Develop regulatory policies and associated procedures and provide relevant training as required.
• Undertake and manage special projects and participate in CIMA and Association wide projects including providing regulatory expertise.
• Manage complex stakeholder management relationships both internally and externally as required.
• Respond to enquiries, both internal and external, related to working responsibilities.
• Represent the department on cross departmental groups and projects.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Solid knowledge of company and corporate law, good governance and ability to provide advice and guidance on corporate law and governance regulations.
• Ability to research into and apply governance and corporate law principles to regional entities.
• Solid working knowledge of a membership, professional or regulatory body.
• Critical thinker with compliance mindset, strong analytical skills and ability to grasp detail.
• Strong drafting and report writing skills with ability to take outcomes focused and strategic approach.
• Strong, articulate and excellent inter-personal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient stakeholder management skills at all levels with confidence and professionalism.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to take responsibility and be accountable for areas of responsibility and manage competing priorities.
• Self-motivated; organised; adaptable and flexible; ability to work in demanding environment.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft applications.
• Ability to travel if and when required.

Required Experience, Qualifications & Education:

• Degree qualified and or equivalent qualification in corporate governance.
• 3+ years governance experience.
• Capable and collaborative individual, able to achieve outcomes and meet challenging objectives.

Why Work for Us?

At The Association, you are part of a global, diverse and talented group of colleagues. You have opportunities to innovate and collaborate in a leading organization that impacts individuals and businesses. You'll have opportunities to progress while enjoying an exciting work environment that supports and celebrates individual achievement, development and professional satisfaction.

Together, we will lead the most influential body of professional accountants and create the future of the global accounting profession.