Company Secretary

We are looking for a dedicated company secretary to join our team at Apollo Hospitals

You will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, facilitating board governance, advising on corporate governance matters, and supporting corporate decision-making processes. The ideal candidate is meticulous and knowledgeable, with a strong understanding of India's corporate governance and regulatory compliance. They also have a track record in company secretarial practices and corporate administration.

Requirements of the role

• 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.
• 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 pertaining to RoC.
• 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.
• Compliance with FEMA guidelines and Forex monitoring
• Drafting and finalisation of commercial agreements in consultation with vendors and stakeholders
• 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

• Bachelors 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.
• 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.