Lawyer & Company Secretary – VisionFund Ghana

Job Description

📍 Location: Adenta, Accra, Ghana
📌 Employment Type: Permanent
📊 Grade: 16
📅 Application Deadline: 25th July, 2026

About VisionFund Ghana

VisionFund Ghana is a subsidiary of VisionFund International, a global network of 25 microfinance institutions operating across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. VisionFund International is wholly owned by World Vision International, a Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization committed to empowering communities through sustainable financial inclusion.

At VisionFund Ghana, integrity, accountability, and safeguarding are at the heart of everything we do. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of violence, abuse, exploitation, or neglect of children and vulnerable adults. Every employee is expected to uphold the organization’s safeguarding principles and ethical standards.

Position Summary

VisionFund Ghana is seeking to recruit a highly competent and experienced Lawyer & Company Secretary to provide strategic legal advisory services, ensure corporate governance compliance, and support the effective administration of the Board of Directors.

The successful candidate will ensure that the organization complies with all statutory and regulatory obligations while safeguarding its legal interests. The role also provides secretariat support to the Board, ensuring that governance processes are efficiently managed and Board decisions are effectively implemented.

Key Responsibilities

1. Legal Advisory & Regulatory Compliance

The successful candidate will:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage company contracts, agreements, leases, and legal documentation.
• Ensure all corporate documents comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
• Provide legal advice to the Chief Executive Officer, Senior Leadership Team, and management on corporate and commercial matters.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, corporate governance regulations, and all applicable legislation.
• Monitor statutory obligations and ensure timely filing of regulatory returns and corporate documentation.
• Represent and protect the company’s legal interests where necessary.
• Coordinate external legal counsel and auditors.
• Support the Recovery Department on legal recovery matters.
• Review contracts and provide legal guidance to safeguard VisionFund Ghana’s interests.
• Maintain statutory books, corporate registers, and official company records.

2. Corporate Governance & Company Secretariat

The role includes responsibility for:

• Acting as Secretary to the Board of Directors.
• Advising the Board on governance and statutory compliance matters.
• Preparing the annual Board calendar and coordinating Board activities.
• Organizing Annual General Meetings (AGMs), Extraordinary General Meetings, and Board Committee meetings.
• Preparing Board agendas, meeting packs, and supporting documentation.
• Recording accurate minutes of Board and Committee meetings.
• Tracking Board resolutions, action items, and implementation timelines.
• Managing the Board Chair’s calendar and official engagements.
• Maintaining custody of the Company’s official seal.
• Managing correspondence between the Board, shareholders, regulators, and management.
• Establishing and maintaining a secure repository of Board and corporate governance documentation.

3. Governance Reporting & Regulatory Liaison

The successful candidate will:

• Update the VisionFund Ghana Governance Dashboard within three (3) days after CEO approval.
• Coordinate onboarding documentation for new Board members.
• Facilitate Board orientation programmes in collaboration with VisionFund International.
• Ensure Board documentation is endorsed and completed within required timelines.
• Participate in Global Centre governance trainings and implement recommendations where appropriate.
• Liaise with regulators on governance, compliance, and statutory matters.

4. Administrative Responsibilities

• Manage Board communications and documentation.
• Coordinate governance-related administrative activities.
• Support policy reviews to ensure governance compliance.
• Ensure statutory forms and special resolutions are filed within prescribed timelines.
• Sign statutory applications and regulatory returns where required.

5. Other Responsibilities

• Participate actively in the institution’s spiritual and organizational activities.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Board Chair, Chief Executive Officer, or immediate supervisor.
• Support initiatives that contribute to the efficient operation of VisionFund Ghana.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• A minimum of an LLB degree from an accredited institution.
• Qualification as a Professional Lawyer.
• Qualification as a Company Secretary.
• Full or partial ICSA (CGI) qualification.
• At least three (3) years’ relevant experience in a similar legal and company secretarial role.

Required Skills & Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Excellent knowledge of corporate governance and company secretarial practice.
• Strong understanding of the Companies Act and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent legal drafting and contract management skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.
• Excellent presentation and report-writing skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Strong public relations and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with professionals from diverse backgrounds.
• Innovative, proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented approach to work.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.

Why Join VisionFund Ghana?

Joining VisionFund Ghana offers an opportunity to:

• Work with one of the world’s leading Christian microfinance institutions.
• Contribute to meaningful community transformation and financial inclusion.
• Support high-level corporate governance and strategic decision-making.
• Work within a professional, ethical, and values-driven environment.
• Build a rewarding career with opportunities for professional growth and international collaboration.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit:

• An application letter
• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Email Subject: Lawyer & Company Secretary

Applications should be sent to:

📧 pandc@visionfundghana.org

Applicants must reside in Accra or be willing to relocate to the job location.

Application Deadline: 25th July, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.