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Hi, I'm Neville J. McKenzie. I am the host of AsiaBizStories - Entrepreneurs in Action, where I bring you conversations and discussions with entrepreneurs in and around Asia. The purpose is to inform entrepreneurs that are both experienced and new starters on what is happening, and what it takes to be an entrepreneur in Asia. This takes me on my own entrepreneurial journey as I navigate a cross-cultural business environment where language and background differences add to the complexity of the new business opportunities that are presenting themselves in the Asia today. In my past, I've been an international athlete, electronic engineer, market developer, college lecturer, a very varied career path. I was born and grew up in the UK and lived in China for over 13 years. Now I am entering the world of social media and mass communication, and for the first time, creating something of my own. With this the words "scary challenge" comes to mind. I'd like you to join me on this venture and hopefully, I can give you something that will help you in your own entrepreneurial journey.
Goh Sok Koon Insights: Unveils the Role of a Company Secretary
Entrepreneurs in Action
24 minutes 14 seconds
2 years ago
Goh Sok Koon Insights: Unveils the Role of a Company Secretary
Goh Sok Koon
Goh Sok Koon is a company secretary a vital role in any business in Singapore. I am fortunate to have met her as she has been extremely helpful to me in getting my business up and running. Even before that, I was trying to get her to appear here on this podcast. By her own admission she has been reluctant, preferring like many people to work diligently in the background of the many businesses that she is a part of. But as a business founder of her own, specifically Lioness Corporate Services, and additionally as she plays a more active role in business groups she is a member of she now feels ready and the need to appear on her first podcast.
As well as:
Goh Sok Koon introduces herself as a company secretary for Lioness Corporate Services with over five years of experience.
Describes the importance and main role of a company secretary for a businesses in Singapore.
Qualifications required to become a company secretary depend on whether one is an accountant or a lawyer, with a usual completion time of two to three years.
The route taken to become a professionally qualified company secretary in Singapore
Reasons for moving to Singapore and the impact it had on her career.
Changes that need to be kept up with in order to be a successful company secretary in Singapore.
What are the additional important areas that need to be understood beyond the core duties of a company secretary.
Key advice entrepreneurs need before starting a business.
What makes a good company secretary.
Goh Sok Koon hopes for her business in the future.
The extended role of reminding directors and CEOs of their obligations and providing guidance and support.
The benefits of Business Development Society, a supportive networking group focused on learning and sharing experiences.
How her experience and knowledge gained as a business owner help her assist others, especially foreigners, in starting businesses in Singapore.
The enjoyment from her job demonstrates how in depth Sok Koon is willing to go to help people understand the process of starting a business and providing guidance along the way.
Contacts and Links Mentioned:
Goh Sok Koon on LinkedIn
Business Development Society website
Podcast Show Notes:
[Introduction] (00:00.0)
Neville J McKenzie introduces the podcast Sok Koon, Goh Sok Koon, a company secretary.
Mention of Sok Koon's helpfulness in getting the Neville's business up and running.
Mention of Sok Koon's initial reluctance to appear on the podcast.
Question 1: Can you introduce yourself? (00:57.7)
Sok Koon introduces herself as a company secretary for Lioness Corporate Services.
Mention of her experience in the field for over five years.
Previous work experience as a company secretary in small firms.
Question 2: Tell us about your job as a corporate service executive or company secretary, which do you prefer? (01:20.0)
In Singapore, Sok Koon’s role is typically referred to as company secretary.
Main role is to ensure businesses comply with legal requirements and regulations.
Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with company laws, preparing financial statements, submitting tax returns, and assisting different types of business entities.
Question 3: How important is the role of a company secretary? (02:59.0)
Company secretary is an important role recognized in the company's act.
Entrepreneurs in Action
Hi, I'm Neville J. McKenzie. I am the host of AsiaBizStories - Entrepreneurs in Action, where I bring you conversations and discussions with entrepreneurs in and around Asia. The purpose is to inform entrepreneurs that are both experienced and new starters on what is happening, and what it takes to be an entrepreneur in Asia. This takes me on my own entrepreneurial journey as I navigate a cross-cultural business environment where language and background differences add to the complexity of the new business opportunities that are presenting themselves in the Asia today. In my past, I've been an international athlete, electronic engineer, market developer, college lecturer, a very varied career path. I was born and grew up in the UK and lived in China for over 13 years. Now I am entering the world of social media and mass communication, and for the first time, creating something of my own. With this the words "scary challenge" comes to mind. I'd like you to join me on this venture and hopefully, I can give you something that will help you in your own entrepreneurial journey.
