Corporate Secretary - Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre; MERC

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Date: 14 Jan 2026

Company: Lloyds Register

Job

Location:

Athens : 348 Syggrou Avenue
Position Category:

Administration/Business Support
Position Type:

Employee Fixed Term

Corporate Secretary - Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre (MERC)

Lloyd’s Register

What we’re looking for

The Corporate Secretary will play a central role in the Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre’s (MERC) transition to an independent and compliant Greek Civil Non-Profit Company (AMKE). The role is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Centre’s statutory, financial, and administrative integrity in the Greek jurisdiction, ensuring that all operations are compliant with AMKE regulations, Greek tax and VAT obligations, and the governance framework of the company.

This position is designed for a highly organised, detail-oriented professional with strong familiarity in Greek corporate law and SME-level financial administration. The Corporate Secretary will act as the operational bridge between MERC’s Managing Director, local professional services providers (accounting, payroll, legal, and banking), and Lloyd’s Register Group enabling functions.

What we offer you

• A purpose-driven organization that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration.
• The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose, is values driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes.
• Competitive compensation package.

The role

Corporate Governance and Compliance

• Maintain MERC’s Articles of Association, Governing Committee resolutions, and minutes in accordance with Greek AMKE requirements.
• Manage all filings to GEMI (General Commercial Registry) including changes in legal representation, board composition, or statutory reports.
• Oversee compliance with donation acceptance and recording procedures required for AMKEs.
• Support the Managing Director in maintaining and updating the Delegation of Authority framework, ensuring controls and reporting thresholds are followed.
• Manage the execution and filing of Membership Agreements, Deeds of Adherence to the Strategic Cooperation Agreement, and other associated donation agreements. Ensure all such instruments are properly registered, compliant with AMKE donation reporting standards, and aligned with Greek tax requirements.
• Oversee compliance with all regulatory obligations

Accounting and Statutory Reporting

• Liaise with the appointed accounting firm to ensure accurate bookkeeping, journal entries, and reconciliation in compliance with Greek GAAP and AMKE standards.
• Oversee VAT submissions, withholding tax, and myDATA e-bookkeeping compliance.
• Review and verify monthly and quarterly management accounts; prepare compliance reports for submission to the GC.
• Coordinate annual statutory audits and ensure timely submission of financial statements.

Payroll and Human Resources Administration

• Oversee Greek payroll execution through external providers, ensuring timely submissions to EFKA and correct use of Entypo 3 and Entypo 4 forms.
• Maintain employee records and ensure correct calculation and remittance of social contributions and tax with holdings.
• Support onboarding/offboarding processes and ensure compliance with Greek labour law.

Banking, Treasury, and Donation Management

• Administer MERC’s bank accounts, including the new local Greek clearing account for tax and social fee payments.
• Implement dual-approval and authorisation controls in line with the Delegation of Authority.
• Coordinate payments for suppliers, payroll, and compliance fees, ensuring full audit traceability.
• Manage monthly cash flow forecasts and reconciliations with the accounting firm.
• Administer the donation cycle, including recording, approval, and disbursement of donor contributions in compliance with Greek AMKE legislation.
• Ensure correct tax payments and declarations associated with donations and maintain auditable records to demonstrate compliance with Greek tax law.

Vendor and Professional Services Management

• Lead the evaluation, contracting, and performance…