Corporate Governance Graduate Programme ****
Application Deadline:
3 June ****
Department:
Corporate Secretarial
Employment Type:
Fixed Term - Full Time
Location:
Dublin
Description
BDO Ireland is seeking a Trainee to join our Corporate Governance team for a 3-year training contract based in Dublin.
The successful candidate will work as part of a small team within the department, with a varied workload including responsibility for a large portfolio of Irish and UK clients across many industry sectors.
Key Responsibilities
Preparing and filing Annual Returns
Drafting Minutes for Board and Shareholder Meetings
Statutory post-incorporation changes to include, but not limited to, appointment and resignation of officers, transferring and allotting shares and changes to the Constitution
Incorporating new Companies
Striking-off dormant Companies
Preparing and filing statutory forms with the Companies Registration Office in Dublin, Companies House in the UK and the Isle of Man Company Registry
Maintaining Statutory Registers and Minute Books
Developing and managing relationships with internal and external clients as necessary
Assisting where required on ad-hoc projects
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
Bachelor's degree (or expected degree) in Law, Business or a related discipline with a minimum of a 2:1 or above
Strong organisational and time management skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Professional, discreet, and able to handle confidential information
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Desirable
Interest in corporate governance, company secretarial work, or compliance
Exposure to governance, legal, or regulatory environments (e.g. internship, placement, student society role)
Understanding of basic company law principles
Willingness to pursue a professional governance qualification (e.g. CGI/ICSA)
Personal Attributes
Proactive and eager to learn
Reliable and well-organised
Strong ethical judgement
Comfortable working with senior stakeholders
Team-oriented with the ability to work independently
Benefits
Office Facilities
State of the art high tech office in a Central Dublin City Centre location
Onsite gym, with changing & shower facilities
Secure bike parking
Onsite café with complimentary barista
Health Benefits and Leave Entitlements
Together Anywhere Leave
Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
Paid Study Leave
Life Leave
Adoptive, Paternity, Fertility & Maternity Leave
Take a Me Day
Digital Doctor access
Mini Health Assessments
Expanded Health Insurance providers
Work Equipment & Resources
Laptop
Annual Professional Subscription
Career Progression
L&D initiatives
Income Benefits
Life Assurance
Green Travel Allowance
Exam Prizes
Start Up Allowance
Pension Contribution
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