Company Secretary

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the company complies with legal, regulatory, and statutory obligations.
• Organize, prepare agendas for, and take minutes of board meetings and annual general meetings (AGMs).
• Maintain and update statutory registers and records (e.g. register of members, directors, charges).
• Draft resolutions and manage corporate filings with regulatory bodies (e.g. Registrar of Companies, SEBI, stock exchanges).
• Advise directors on their legal and corporate governance duties and responsibilities.
• Ensure proper filing of financial statements, annual returns, and other necessary documents.
• Liaise with auditors, regulators, lawyers, and external stakeholders.
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and take appropriate action.
• Handle matters related to shareholding, dividend distribution, and investor relations (in listed companies).
• Ensure compliance with company secretarial standards (CSS), Companies Act, SEBI regulations, and other applicable laws.
• Assist in mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and other strategic transactions.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Company Secretary (ACS/FCS) from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)

Experience:

• 10+ years of relevant post-qualification experience
• Experience in listed companies, financial services, or regulated industries is a plus

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of corporate laws, governance, and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent organizational, communication, and drafting skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Proficient in MS Office, board portals, and compliance software