Stock affairs clerk
かぶしきじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Stock affairs clerks handle clerical tasks related to stocks in corporations, including creating and managing shareholder registers, processing stock transfers and dividend payments, and supporting shareholder meeting operations.
Description
Stock affairs clerks specialize in shareholder-related clerical duties such as creating and updating shareholder registers, stock transfers and name changes, and dividend payment procedures. They also prepare for shareholder meetings by creating convocation notices, arranging venues, and preparing minutes, and are required to respond accurately and promptly from the perspectives of internal controls and legal compliance. In recent years, with the strengthening of corporate governance and the introduction of electronic shareholder register systems, the use of IT tools and acquisition of knowledge of related laws and regulations have become important.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to companies' strengthening of corporate governance and increasing awareness of legal compliance. As routine tasks become automated through the introduction of RPA and similar technologies, a shift to more advanced legal and IR tasks will be necessary.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Good team player / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Stock affairs clerk → General affairs staff → General affairs and legal staff → Manager (general affairs department) → Corporate governance staff
Required Skills
Basic financial accounting knowledge / Commercial registration / Office software / Shareholder register management / Stock transfer processing
Recommended Skills
Bookkeeping certification / Legal knowledge / Secretary certification / Securities representative qualification
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minor input errors or lapses in legal compliance can lead to trouble. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many routine tasks, and work adhering to rules is required rather than creative ideas. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Japan Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Level 3
- Secretary Certification Level 2
- Securities representative (Type 1/2)
Aliases
- Shareholder management clerk
- Stock affairs
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