Examiner – Corporate Governance for International Qualifying Scheme (IQS) Examinations

[Ref: Ex2018-12]

The IQS Examinations is the qualifying scheme for Chartered Secretaries.  This is held twice a year in May and December in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai.

Subject syllabus:

The subject focuses on the growing global information sources on corporate governance, continuing self and personnel development on corporate governance themes, corporate governance principles and best practice in the employing or client organization as well as professional knowledge and skills to the resolution of practical issues and problems in the proper governance of the employing or client organisation. In addition, concepts of probity and ethical standards in governance, impact of corporate governance principles on the role of Directors, the Company Secretary, the Chief Executive and the audit function are also covered in this subject. The subject also emphasises understanding the regulatory framework of the stock exchange in Hong Kong and corporate governance practice under relevant rules, codes and regulations together with the value and importance of internal control functions and risk management to sound corporate governance.

Duties of examiner:

• Preparing examination papers and marking schemes
• Attending Review Panel meetings
• Marking examination scripts
• Submitting examiners report
• Updating subject reading list and
• Giving advice on syllabus content. 

Duration of appointment is 1 year (i.e. May 2019 examination diet and December 2019 examination diet)

Requirement:

• Sound knowledge and experience in the related subject
• Experience in setting post-graduate level of examination papers and marking answer scripts
• Relevant academic and/or professional qualification in the related subject
• Member of HKICS/ICSA is an advantage

Interested parties please send full resume by clicking "Apply Now" by 11 January 2019.   For details of remuneration and work schedule, please call us on +852 2881 6177.

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