Corporate Governance Manager

About the Role
The Corporate Governance Manager is responsible for implementing and ensuring adherence to a robust corporate governance framework across the organization. This role involves developing and executing a comprehensive set of rules and practices for Boards of Directors within the Group, promoting accountability, fairness, and transparency in relationships with all stakeholders, which may include shareholders, company leadership, employees, and the community. The Corporate Governance Manager operates under the direct supervision of the Corporate Governance Director, translating high-level governance requirements into practical processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities

Governance Framework Implementation

• Manage the implementation and ongoing operation of the Group's approved corporate governance framework, policies, standards, and processes across relevant Group entities.
• Support periodic reviews and recommend improvements to the Corporate Governance Director.

Delegation of Authority

• Develop, maintain, and implement the Group's Delegation of Authority (DoA) framework, encompassing decision rights, approval requirements, segregation of duties, and related governance controls.
• Ensure adherence to approved authorities through proper monitoring of proposed delegations and amendments.

Board, Committee, and Authorised Signatory Governance

• Manage governance arrangements for Boards and Board Committees, including charters, committee mandates, governance guidelines, and approved signatory documents.
• Ensure all changes adhere to the appropriate approval processes and coordinate follow-up on decisions made.

Subsidiary Governance and Entity Records

• Coordinate the implementation of Group governance requirements across subsidiaries and support appropriate governance arrangements.
• Oversee the Group company/entity governance register and ensure legal responsibilities and approved authorities are respected.

Corporate Policy Management Framework

• Support the implementation and operation of the Group Corporate Policy Management Framework, including policy lifecycle processes and document-governance standards.
• Assist in developing and maintaining corporate governance instruments while ensuring consistency with approved structures and responsibilities.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Remediation

• Develop monitoring mechanisms covering governance requirements, including DoA compliance and policy-management performance.
• Provide analyses and recommendations to the Corporate Governance Director, track remediation efforts, and escalate material exceptions.

Governance-related Controls

• Review governance-related processes and controls to identify opportunities for improvement in accountability and control effectiveness.
• Coordinate changes in governance controls with relevant functions while preserving ownership of risks.

Digitalisation and Workflow Implementation

• Lead initiatives for the digitalisation of governance processes and workflows, mapping approved authorities into relevant systems.
• Oversee workflow maintenance and configuration activities, coordinating with IT teams on technical delivery.

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Corporate Governance Knowledge: Strong understanding of corporate governance principles, frameworks, and organizational structures.
• Delegation of Authority and Governance Controls Knowledge: Expertise in DoA frameworks and processes surrounding approval and authority management.
• Corporate Policy Management: Knowledge of policy lifecycle governance and the ability to manage documentation and standards accordingly.
• Analytical and Stakeholder Management Skills: Strong analytical abilities, along with effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
• ERP and Workflow Management Knowledge: Familiarity with ERP-enabled governance processes, particularly SAP/BTP, and experience in authority mapping.

Job Experience

• Minimum of 8 years in corporate governance, governance operations, or a similar discipline, including relevant supervisory or managerial experience.
• Proven experience in DoA, governance frameworks, corporate policy management, and governance monitoring within a multinational organization.
• Practical experience with ERP governance processes and workflow automation, preferably involving SAP.

Competencies

• Agility
• Build High-Performing Teams
• AI Fluency
• Provide Direction
• Resilience
• Quality
• Leadership
• Workflow Modeling
• BPM Best Practices
• Analytic Standards and Procedures
• Business Process Mapping
• Continuous Improvement Techniques

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Law
• Master's Degree in Business Administration