Intern - Compliance, Governance & Accounting

Job Description Intern Compliance, Governance & Accounting - Dematerialisation (AIFs) Location: GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India Reporting to: Lead - Compliance & Transaction Duration: 36 months (extendable to larger opportunities, based on performance) About SucSEED Indovation Fund SucSEED Indovation Fund is a SEBI-registered Category I Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) focused on early-stage investments in innovative and high-growth companies. We operate in domestic and international markets and are committed to best-in-class governance, compliance, and investor protection. We also have a license to operate as FME in the GIFT City, Gujarat, leading to potential VC Scheme for international investors. Role Overview We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Company Secretary Intern to support compliance, governance, and regulatory functions for our AIF and related vehicles registered with IFSCA and SEBI. The core focus will be the end-to-end execution of the dematerialisation process for the Fund's investments, working closely with investee companies, Registrars & Transfer Agents (RTAs), and Depository Participants (DPs). This internship offers real-world exposure to the fund ecosystem, hands-on project ownership, and direct interaction with senior professionals and regulators. Key Responsibilities - AIF & Fund compliance: prepare and file periodic returns, disclosures, and regulatory submissions; monitor investment limits and maintain multi-jurisdictional compliance calendars. - Dematerialisation process (primary project): create and maintain a Demat Conversion Tracker; coordinate with investee companies, RTAs, and DPs to verify documentation, track timelines, and ensure completion within regulatory deadlines. - Regulatory liaison: engage with IFSCA, SEBI, and other authorities for clarifications and submissions; track, interpret, and communicate regulatory updates to internal stakeholders. Skills & Competencies - Basic understanding (or willingness to learn) of Companies Act, 2013; IFSCA Fund Management Regulations; SEBI AIF Regulations. - Interest in fund governance, corporate compliance, and investment processes. - Familiarity with dematerialisation procedures is an advantage but not mandatory. Technology & Work Tools - MS Excel / Google Sheets (intermediate) maintaining trackers, using formulas, filters, and pivot tables. - MS Word / Google Docs drafting compliance documents, filings, and internal notes. - Regulatory & e-filing portals comfort with MCA, SEBI, IFSCA and RTA/DP online systems for submissions and downloads. - Collaboration & video conferencing tools Google Drive/SharePoint, email, and platforms like Zoom, Teams, or Meet. Other Competencies - Good drafting, organisational, and record-keeping abilities. - Strong attention to detail and time management skills. - Eagerness to learn and ability to work in a fast-paced professional environment. Eligibility & Requirements - CS Executive / Professional Programme student or recently qualified Company Secretary. Early professionals, who would like to learn Entity Compliance, Regulatory Compliance and FCC-CDD monitoring / CFT controls, would find it useful. - Knowledge of fund structures, corporate compliance, and securities laws preferred. - Prior exposure to dematerialisation processes is an advantage. - Available for full-time internship at GIFT City. What will yougain - Practical exposure to domestic and international fund compliance. - End-to-end project ownership of a high-visibility, time-sensitive dematerialisation initiative. - Mentorship from experienced professionals in fund governance and VC operations. - Stipend aligned with industry standards. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply through PJHR link and then our team would get in touch with you. Note: This is a paid internship.Skills: fund structures,management,regulatory affairs,compliance,board governance,cs,u.s. foreign account tax compliance act (fatca),sez,legal administration,financial crime compliance,rbi compliance,aif,anti money laundering,securities laws,dematerialisation