Kayla Mc Kelvey-Fish
Summary
Highly efficient and detail-oriented Assistant Company Secretary with a focus on providing exceptional support in corporate governance and secretarial duties, including board administration. Proficient in managing meetings, drafting accurate minutes, and maintaining corporate records. A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and the proven ability to work independently.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Experience
Assistant Company Secretary
Petroleum Agency SA
Cape Town, South Africa
09.2019 - Current
- Provided comprehensive support to the Company Secretary
- Secretary of the Executive Committee
- Secretary of national corporate strategic projects on behalf of the government (Shale Gas Project & Extended Continental Shelf Claim)
- Assistant Trust Secretary to Upstream Training Trust, supporting the corporate social responsibility program
- Organised and coordinated board and board committee meetings
- Attended board and board committee meetings, taking detailed minutes and capturing key discussions, decisions, and action items
- Drafted and reviewed company policies, procedures, and committee terms of reference, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements
- Prepared submissions and resolutions, maintaining accuracy and adherence to corporate governance principles
- Managed contracts, including reviewing terms and maintaining the contract database
- Collaborated with the Legal Compliance Officer in compliance and risk management efforts
Candidate Attorney
Laas & Scholtz Inc
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Drafting litigation pleadings
- Attending court appearances
- Attending to debt collection proceedings
- Drafting commercial agreements
- Advising clients
- Legal opinion research and drafting
- Legal advising and legal compliance
Education
LLM - Corporate Law: Corporate Governance
University of the Western Cape
/2023 -
Public Finance Management Act: Bid Committees -
University of Pretoria
/2023 - /2023
Certificate in Project Management -
University of Stellenbosch Business School
/2021 - /2022
Qualified Company Secretary -
Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa
/2020 - /2022
Certificate in Compliance Management -
University of Cape Town
/2019 - /2020
LLB -
University of the Western Cape
/2014 - /2017
Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Corporate governance
- Organisational skills
- Professionalism
- Secretarial skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
English
Native
Afrikaans
Fluent
Timeline
Assistant Company Secretary
Petroleum Agency SA
09.2019 - Current
Candidate Attorney
Laas & Scholtz Inc
01.2018 - 09.2019
Experience
LLM - Corporate Law: Corporate Governance
University of the Western Cape
/2023 -
Public Finance Management Act: Bid Committees -
University of Pretoria
/2023 - /2023
Certificate in Project Management -
University of Stellenbosch Business School
/2021 - /2022
Qualified Company Secretary -
Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa
/2020 - /2022
Certificate in Compliance Management -
University of Cape Town
/2019 - /2020
LLB -
University of the Western Cape
/2014 - /2017
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