Company Secretary Lead - Manufacturing Sector

Job Description:

To ensure robust corporate governance and compliance across the organization and its subsidiaries, supporting board and committee operations, statutory filings, and strategic initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, and CSR compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Corporate Governance & Compliance:

- Ensure compliance with Companies Act, FEMA, and other applicable corporate laws for 90+ group entities (Indian & overseas).

- Prior work experience in handling global entities will be preferred.

- Manage filings and submissions with ROC, MCA, RBI, NCLT and other regulatory authorities.

- Maintain statutory registers and records.

2. Board & Committee Support:

- Organize and manage Board and Committee meetings, including agenda preparation, circulation, and minutes drafting.

- Handle Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs).

- Prepare and circulate resolutions and ensure adherence to Secretarial Standards.

3. Strategic Transactions:

- Support corporate restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, and due diligence processes.

- Liaise with stakeholders for incorporation, liquidation, and overseas investments.

4. CSR & Governance Initiatives:

- Lead end-to-end CSR compliance: policy formulation, budgeting, monitoring, and statutory reporting.

- Collaborate with the CSR Committee for project implementation in healthcare, education, and community development.

5. Insurance & Risk Management:

- Administer global liability insurance programs (D&O, EPLI, Cyber, CGL, Umbrella, etc.).

- Ensure timely renewal and compliance with risk management policies.

- Coordinate insurance claims.

6. Stakeholder Liaison:

- Act as a liaison with shareholders, directors, auditors, and government authorities.

- Facilitate internal and external audits related to secretarial matters.

Skills & Competencies:

- Strong knowledge of corporate laws, governance standards, and compliance frameworks.

- Excellent drafting and communication skills for minutes, resolutions, and regulatory filings.

- Ability to manage multiple entities and complex transactions globally.

- Proficiency in MS Office and secretarial software tools.

Educational Qualification:

- LLB / Company Secretary (CS) qualification preferred.

- 15 years of experience in corporate secretarial roles.

- Experience in FMCG / Consumer Goods / Manufacturing industry preferred.