Urgent Opening for Associate Company Secretary

Urgent Opening For Associate Company Secretary (ACS Work Experience Must)

Qualification: B.Com/C.S/ICSI

Experience: 5 to 6 Years

**Salary**: 40k to 50k

Location: Chennai

**Roles & Responsibilities**:
Objectives of the role
- Serving as the primary point of contact for the board of directors, shareholders and regulatory authorities on corporate governance matters.
- Coordinating and facilitating board meetings, including preparing agendas, board packs and minutes.
- Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including filing annual returns, disclosures and resolutions.
- Drafting and filing statutory documents, such as annual returns, board resolutions and meeting minutes.
- Maintaining corporate records, registers and statutory books as per the applicable laws and regulations.
- Advising management and board members on corporate governance best practices, legal requirements and compliance issues.
- Managing shareholder communications, including organising annual general meetings and handling shareholder inquiries.
- Guiding corporate governance best practices and implementing governance frameworks.

**Your tasks**
- Prepare and distribute notices, agendas and supporting materials for board and committee meetings.
- Attend board meetings, record minutes and maintain accurate records of board proceedings.
- Assist in the preparation and filing of statutory documents with regulatory authorities.
- Monitor changes in company law and ensure compliance with corporate governance guidelines, listing rules and other regulatory requirements.
- Provide guidance and support to directors and senior management on corporate governance matters.
- Liaising with regulatory authorities, such as the Registrar of Companies (ROC) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
- Communicate with external advisors, legal counsel and auditors on corporate governance and compliance issues.
- Conduct corporate governance reviews and assessments to identify areas for improvement.
- Stay updated on changes to corporate law, regulations and governance practices.

**Required skills and qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration or a related field.
- Qualified Company Secretary (ACS) with a membership of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
- 5+ years of experience as a company secretary or a similar role in corporate governance and compliance.
- Strong knowledge of corporate law, regulations and governance principles.
- Familiarity with corporate governance codes and guidelines, such as the Companies Act and SEBI regulations.
- Experience with corporate secretarial software and tools for document management and compliance tracking.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior executives and board members.
- Ability to work independently and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

**Preferred skills and qualifications**
- Master’s degree in Business Law, Corporate Governance or a related field.
- Familiarity with corporate governance software and systems.
- Certification in corporate governance or related areas.
- Experience in handling regulatory filings and compliance audits.
- Legal background or additional qualifications in law.
- Multilingual proficiency for effective communication with diverse stakeholders.

**Job Type**: Permanent

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person