Company Secretary

Job Overview:
The Company Secretary is responsible for ensuring that the Company complies with all statutory and regulatory requirements, maintains high standards of corporate governance, and effectively manages board-related activities. This role involves providing legal and administrative support, overseeing regulatory compliance, and advising the board on matters of governance.

Key Responsibilities:

Company Secretarial Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all Compliance in secretarial matters under Companies Act 2013; FEMA, 1999 and other applicable laws and regulations applicable for both Private and Public Companies.
• Organize and manage Board meetings, General meetings and Committee meetings, including preparing agendas, coordinating logistics, and ensuring follow-ups on decisions and actions.
• Maintain statutory registers and other secretarial records in accordance with legal requirements.
• Prepare and circulate notices, draft minutes of meetings, and compile all necessary documentation related to Board, Committee, and shareholder meetings.
• Ensure timely filing of forms and returns with regulatory authorities such as the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and other relevant Depts.
• Liaise regularly with depositories (NSDL, CDSL), the Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA), and other relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth compliance and communication processes.
• Help foster a collaborative and learning-driven environment within the secretarial support team

Governance and Compliance:

• Ensure the Company complies with legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.
• Advise the board on governance best practices, evolving regulatory landscapes and statutory obligations
• Conduct periodic training and awareness sessions for Board members and senior management on regulatory updates, compliance responsibilities, and governance

Risk Mitigation:

• Identify and assess potential governance and compliance risks.
• Develop and Implement risk mitigation strategies and conduct regular compliance audits

Policy Development:

• Develop, implement and enforce Corporate Policies and procedures to mitigate compliance risks
• Review and update compliance policies regularly to reflect changes in regulations and best practices

Audits and External Reporting:

• Conduct regular audits to identify process gaps, compliance issues, and areas for improvement in regulatory compliances.
• Assist in providing documentation and information required during Statutory and any other audits, ensuring timely and smooth audit processes.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Company Secretary with valid membership Number.
• 2+ years of relevant secretarial and compliance experience, preferably in a corporate environment.

Skills:

• Thorough understanding of Corporate Law, Governance frameworks and Regulatory Compliance
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in drafting Notices, Minutes, compliance policies and Process documentation.
• Excellent organisational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Additional Details

• CTC:
  6 LPA to 7.2 LPA (open to negotiation)
• Work Location:
  Nanakramguda, Hyderabad
• Work Type:
  Work from Office

If you are a highly motivated legal professional with a passion for Company secretarial responsibilities, governance, and compliance and are eager to grow in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.