Compliance Officer

Job-Type:
Full Time

Location:
Hyderabad

Salary Range:
Upto 12 LPA

Work Mode:
Work from Office

About the Company

ProYuga develops transformative products in Virtual, Augmented and Mixed reality (
VR, AR, MR
), with
iB Cricket is World's Most Immersive Virtual Reality Cricket

iB Cricket has partnered with 8 IPL teams across multiple seasons as their Official VR Gaming Partners.

iB Cricket was awarded the "Best Startup of the Year - VR Technology" by Entrepreneur India in 2019.

Till date, iB Cricket has thousands of customers spread across 10+ countries. iB Cricket is the Top Rated VR Cricket game in the Oculus(Meta) store with a rating of '
4.5/5
'.

Know more about iB Cricket:

• Website:
  ib.cricket/about-us/
• iB Cricket Trailer:
  

We are an unlisted public company and are seeking a qualified professional who will be the guardian of compliance, corporate governance practices, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

• Ensure end-to-end compliance with the
  Companies Act, 2013
  , FEMA, Securities Laws, and all other applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare, file, and maintain all statutory records, registers, and returns in a timely and accurate manner.
• Conduct and document compliance audits to assess adherence to statutory requirements.
• Stay updated with amendments to laws, rules, and regulations, and proactively adapt company practices.

Board & Committee Support

• Organize and manage Board Meetings, Committee Meetings (Audit, Nomination & Remuneration, CSR, etc.), and General Meetings (GMs).
• Draft agendas, circulate notices, prepare board notes, liaise with directors, and record/document minutes accurately.
• Advise the Board and committees on compliance, governance, and legal implications of key business decisions.
• Assist the Board in implementation of best corporate governance practices.

Shareholder & Investor Relations

• Maintain the company's statutory registers and records relating to shareholding.
• Handle shareholder queries, grievances, and communications promptly.
• Coordinate dividend distribution, rights/bonus issues, transmission and transfer of shares, and corporate action processes.

Legal & Corporate Documentatio

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  Draft, vet, and review contracts, agreements, policies, and other corporate documents.
• Safeguard the company's legal interests by advising on matters such as mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, or capital raising (if applicable).
• Maintain records of significant policies and ensure periodic reviews.

Liaison & External Relations

• Act as the primary point of contact between the company and regulatory/government authorities or external agencies such as ROC, SEBI, RBI, MCA, RTA etc.
• Maintain professional networks with peers, regulators, and industry associations to ensure timely guidance and support in compliance-related queries.
• Interface with auditors, legal advisors, and consultants for statutory and compliance matters.

HR Compliance & Coordination

• Ensure compliance with applicable HR and labour laws including the Shops and Establishment Act, Payment of Wages Act, Employees' Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, Employees' State Insurance Act, and other relevant statutes.
• Coordinate with the HR department to align statutory requirements with company policies and practices.
• Monitor timely submission of statutory returns related to payroll, provident fund, gratuity, professional tax, etc.
• Facilitate secretarial audits that encompass HR compliance aspects.
• Provide guidance on governance-related HR matters to the Board and leadership.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and supervise the compliance/secretarial team, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
• Promote a culture of integrity, focus on compliance awareness, and team collaboration.
• Build internal compliance processes, checklists, and systems for efficiency and reliability.

Risk Management & Reporting

• Identify compliance risks and put in place preventive control measures.
• Prepare compliance, governance, and risk reports for the management and board periodically.
• Ensure no penalties or defaults arise due to non-compliance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified
  Company Secretary (CS)
  and member of ICSI.
• 3–4 years of post-qualification experience in company secretarial and compliance functions, preferably in
  an unlisted public company
  .
• Strong working knowledge of
  Companies Act, FEMA, and Securities Laws
  (knowledge of allied legislations like Income Tax Act and Labour Laws will be an added advantage).

Key Attributes

• Meticulous
  attention to detail
  in all documents and compliance filings.
• Absolute commitment to ensuring
  100% compliance
  with no room for oversight.
• Proven
  leadership skills
  with ability to manage, motivate, and guide a team.
• Strong
  professional network and industry contacts
  for quick resolution of compliance challenges.
• Excellent
  drafting skills
  , communication ability, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to flag compliance risks and regulatory changes in advance.