Joyce Boateng
Accra
Summary
Joyce is a Chartered Secretary and Governance Practitioner with over 20 years experience in the Banking Sector. I am Well-organized and detail-oriented Compliance Expert with key experience in administration and corporate governance. Knowledgeable about overseeing agreements, enforcing policies and optimizing procedures for dynamic requirements. Focused on maintaining consistence, quality, and compliance in all areas.
I am a multi-tasked person with the ability to plan work schedules, prioritize and meet timelines. I have excellent writing skills, good communicator and strong interpersonal skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Governance/Risk/Compliance Executive
GCB Bank PLC
05.2003 - Current
- Act as Company Secretary of the Bank in the absence of the substantive Company Secretary.
- Developing and maintaining professional working relationship with Directors (NEDs and Executives)
- In charge of meeting management (Board, Executives and Shareholders meetings).
- Provided advice on corporate governance matters to the Board of Directors and senior management team.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Prepared and maintained corporate documents, including minutes of meetings, resolutions, registers, and statutory books.
- Provided advice on corporate governance matters to the Board of Directors.
- Supported the organization of annual general meetings and other shareholder meetings.
- Assisted in the preparation of annual reports in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Maintained the bank's registers, which included records of directors' interests in shares and other securities.
- Managed all aspects of company secretarial work for subsidiaries, joint ventures, or associated companies.
- Ensured compliance with the Banking Act and directives, listing rules, Stock Exchange Regulations, Securities and Exchange Commission Corporate Governance Code, and Companies Act requirements.
- Monitored changes in government legislation that could affect the company's operations or procedures.
- Handled enquiries from shareholders regarding their rights under company law.
- Prepared minutes of actions during board and committee meetings.
- Designed, implemented, and maintained the corporate governance framework for the company.
- Supported the onboarding of directors, induction, trainings, and performance evaluation of the Board.
- Prepare regulatory returns and file annual reports.
Company Secretary
GCB Rea Estates and Investment Trust
03.2019 - 10.2024
- Conducted board meetings, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and company policies.
- Prepared and maintained corporate documents, including minutes of meetings, resolutions, registers, and statutory books.
- Provided advice on corporate governance matters to the Board of Directors.
- Maintained records of directors' interests in shares and other securities.
- Managed all aspects of company secretarial work for subsidiaries, joint ventures, or associated companies.
- Ensured compliance with listing rules, stock exchange regulations, and Companies Act requirements.
- Monitored changes in government legislation that could affect the company's operations or procedures.
- Handled enquiries from shareholders regarding their rights under company law.
- Provided guidance on matters such as share options schemes and employee share plans.
- Prepared minutes of actions during board and committee meetings.
- Designed, implemented, and maintained the corporate governance framework for the company.
National Sales Finance Assistant
Ghana Airways Corporation
Accra
04.2000 - 06.2002
- Assisted in the preparation of financial statements and reports, including monthly and annual accounts.
- Forward booking report for Management meeting every week.
- Computing of weekly sales returns for seven (7) National Sales Office.
- Monthly performance report.
- Computing of IATA and Non-IATA travel agents' sales and grading them for management decision.
- Local sales office performance analysis.
- Budgeting and cash flow forecast preparation and reviewing, for seven National Sales Offices.
Education
Ph.D. - Education And Human Resources Studies
University of Ghana
Accra09-2026
MBA - Finance
Wisconsin International University
06-2013
Fellow Chartered Governance Professional - Corporate Secretaryship And Governance
Chartered Governance Institute
UK06-2011
Skills
- Corporate Governance
- Meeting Management
- Compliance Monitoring
- Office Administration
- Executive Support
- Presentation Creation
- Decision-Making
- Attention to Detail
- Regulatory filings
- Stakeholder Communication
- Due diligence
- Document Management
- Travel Coordination
- Regulatory knowledge
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
French
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Company Secretary
GCB Rea Estates and Investment Trust
03.2019 - 10.2024
Corporate Governance/Risk/Compliance Executive
GCB Bank PLC
05.2003 - Current
National Sales Finance Assistant
Ghana Airways Corporation
04.2000 - 06.2002
Ph.D. - Education And Human Resources Studies
University of Ghana
MBA - Finance
Wisconsin International University
Fellow Chartered Governance Professional - Corporate Secretaryship And Governance
Chartered Governance Institute
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