Manager - Company Secretary

Key Responsibilities:

- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, FEMA, and other applicable statutory requirements.

- Organize and manage Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, Annual General Meetings (AGMs), and Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs).

- Prepare and circulate meeting agendas, notices, board papers, resolutions, and minutes.

- Maintain statutory registers, records, and secretarial documentation.

- File statutory forms and returns with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) and other regulatory authorities within prescribed timelines.

- Advise senior management and the Board on corporate governance practices and regulatory developments.

- Draft, review, and manage legal agreements, resolutions, and corporate documentation.

- Coordinate with auditors, legal advisors, consultants, and regulatory bodies for compliance matters.

- Support corporate restructuring activities, including mergers, acquisitions, capital restructuring, and due diligence.

- Monitor compliance calendars and ensure timely completion of statutory obligations.

- Assist in implementing internal governance policies and compliance frameworks.

- Manage secretarial audits and ensure closure of audit observations.

- Handle shareholding records, ESOP-related compliance, and corporate filings where applicable.

- Prepare governance reports, compliance dashboards, and management presentations.

- Drive continuous improvement in secretarial processes and regulatory compliance.

Required Skills:

- Strong knowledge of the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI Regulations, FEMA, and corporate laws.

- Expertise in corporate governance and secretarial compliance.

- Experience in conducting Board Meetings, AGMs, and Committee Meetings.

- Hands-on experience with MCA filings, ROC compliance, and statutory documentation.

- Knowledge of corporate restructuring, legal documentation, and due diligence processes.

- Excellent drafting skills for board resolutions, minutes, policies, and legal documents.

- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

- Proficiency in MS Office and secretarial compliance tools.

- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Qualified Company Secretary (ICSI) is mandatory.

- LLB/LLM qualification will be an added advantage.

- 6-9 years of experience in corporate secretarial and governance functions.

- Experience working in a GCC, multinational organization, or large corporate environment is preferred.