Hughes - Company Secretary

Company Secretary

Job Description:

We are seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Company Secretary with 24 years of post-qualification experience in the Petrochemical, Plastics, or Rubber industry.

Key Responsibilities (KRA):

- Ensure timely compliance with all statutory obligations under Companies Act, 2013, SEBI, FEMA, and other applicable regulations

- Draft, review, and maintain statutory records including minutes of Board, General, and Committee Meetings

- File necessary forms, returns, and documents with ROC, MCA, SEBI, and other regulatory authorities

- Manage secretarial work relating to board meetings, AGMs, and EGMs

- Maintain and update registers including Register of Members, Directors, Charges, etc.

- Ensure timely renewal of licenses, approvals, and corporate registrations

- Liaise with internal stakeholders, auditors, and government departments for inspections and compliance audits

- Handle legal and compliance matters related to joint ventures, MOUs, agreements, and contracts

- Draft resolutions, notices, and agendas for Board and shareholder meetings

- Support corporate restructuring, M&A, or investment processes if applicable

- Ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations relevant to petrochemical and plastic manufacturing

- Assist in corporate disclosures, investor communications, and annual report preparation

- Monitor changes in legal and regulatory environments and advise management accordingly

Required Skillsets:

- Strong knowledge of Companies Act, SEBI Regulations, FEMA, and industrial laws

- Proficiency in handling secretarial software and MCA portal filings

- Excellent drafting and legal interpretation skills

- Strong understanding of compliance frameworks in the manufacturing sector

- Familiarity with environmental and industrial safety compliance (preferred)

- Strong organizational and documentation skills

- Good interpersonal and communication abilities

- High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail

Qualifications:

- Qualified Company Secretary (ACS)

- 2 to 4 years of post-qualification experience in a manufacturing setup, preferably petrochemicals, plastics, or rubber