Company Secretary

IRADA is a Public Sector company with a mandate to drive innovation and economic development through the commercialisation of research and development outcomes. Operating at the intersection of academia, industry, and government policy, IRADA champions indigenous technologies that reduce import dependence and build Pakistan's technological self-reliance — strengthening national security and positioning Pakistan as a globally competitive, technology-driven economy.

This is not a routine compliance role. This is a Board-level governance appointment at one of Pakistan's most strategically significant public sector organisations.

🎯 THE ROLE

📋 Job Title: Company Secretary

📍 Location: Islamabad, Pakistan (On-Site)

🏢 Grade: IPS-11

🔗 Reports To: Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer

⏱ Type: Full-Time, Permanent

🎓 QUALIFICATIONS — MANDATORY

In accordance with the State-Owned Enterprises (Governance and Operations) Act 2023 and CMU Guidelines 2024, the successful candidate must hold at least one of the following:

✅ Professional Accountant — Member of ICAP, ACCA, or ACMA

✅ Corporate / Chartered Secretary — Member of ICSP

✅ Master’s Degree — MBA, M.Com, MFinance, or LLM/Bar-at-Law from an HEC-recognised university

📌 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

◆ Minimum 8 to 10 years of post-qualification experience in corporate governance or a closely related field.

◆ At least 3 to 5 years served specifically as a Company Secretary in a large public sector or listed company.

◆ Must satisfy the Fit and Proper criteria under Schedule IV of the SOE Act 2023.

Candidates who do not meet the mandatory qualification and experience thresholds will not be considered for shortlisting.

🧠 SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

◆ Regulatory Mastery — Deep, working knowledge of the Companies Act 2017, SOE Act 2023, and SECP corporate governance framework.

◆ Legal Acumen — Ability to interpret and apply corporate, labour, and taxation laws in Pakistan.

◆ Governance Expertise — Demonstrated track record of advising boards on fiduciary duties and best practice.

◆ Communication — Exceptional English drafting and oral presentation skills for Board-level audiences.

◆ Analytical Thinking — Critical and structured reasoning applied to complex regulatory and governance scenarios.

◆ Integrity — Unimpeachable ethical standards; trusted custodian of sensitive government and company records.

◆ Stakeholder Management — Confident engagement with SECP, SBP, external auditors, and senior officials.

◆ Drafting Precision — Expert preparation of resolutions, minutes, statutory notices, and governance reports.

🌟 WHAT IRADA OFFERS

💰 Market-competitive salary and benefits reflective of prior experience

🏛️ Board-level visibility and strategic influence

📈 A genuinely high-impact role in Pakistan's national innovation agenda

🤝 Collaborative senior leadership environment

🔒 Stable public sector employment with long-term career standing

💼 WHAT YOU WILL DO

As Company Secretary, you will be the custodian of corporate integrity and a trusted adviser to the Chairman and the Board. Your responsibilities will include:

◆ Board & Committee Management — Organise Board and Annual General Meetings (AGM), prepare comprehensive agendas, and record accurate, legally sound minutes.

◆ Regulatory Compliance — Ensure full adherence to the SOE Act 2023, Companies Act 2017, Public Sector Companies (Corporate Governance) Rules 2013, and SECP regulations.

◆ Strategic Advisory — Advise the Chairman and Board members on their legal duties, business ethics, and corporate governance best practices.

◆ Statutory Filings — Manage all submissions to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), including annual returns, notices of director appointments and removals, and changes in share capital.

◆ Custodian of Records — Maintain statutory registers (Register of Members, Directors' Interests), corporate records, and the company seal with meticulous accuracy.

◆ Regulatory Liaison — Serve as IRADA's primary interface with external regulators (SECP, SBP), external auditors, and government stakeholders.

◆ Governance Leadership — Support the Board in maintaining the highest standards of governance and ethical decision-making consistent with IRADA's national mandate.

📩 HOW TO APPLY

To apply, submit your CV directly through this listing.

Candidates who are successfully shortlisted following the initial review will be contacted with further details of the selection process.

Please ensure your CV clearly evidences your professional membership or academic qualification, your total years of post-qualification experience, and your specific tenure as a Company Secretary. This vacancy is open in accordance with the SOE Act 2023 and CMU Guidelines 2024. IRADA is an equal opportunity employer.