Company Secretary

Company Secretary

Chennai (ECR - Neelangarai)

Role Overview:

Company Secretary

You will work closely with the senior leadership team, board members, and other departments to ensure the organization operates within the legal framework while advancing its social and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

• Assist in maintaining compliance under the

  Companies Act, 2013

  ,

  FEMA

  , and

  RBI regulations

  .
• Support preparation and filing of

  ROC returns

  ,

  board resolutions

  ,

  disclosures

  , and

  event-based filings

  .
• Maintain statutory registers, minutes books, and other secretarial records.
• Monitor regulatory updates and assist in implementing new compliance requirements.

2. Fundraising & Due Diligence Support

• Help coordinate

  fundraising compliance

  activities under the Companies Act and FEMA.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for

  investor due diligence

  .
• Liaise with auditors, legal advisors, and investors during compliance checks and audits.

3. Contract & Documentation Management

• Support in

  drafting, reviewing, and tracking agreements

  such as NDAs, vendor contracts, MoUs, and service agreements.
• Maintain a centralized repository of contracts and ensure periodic review and renewal.
• Assist in legal correspondence and record-keeping for audits and reviews.

4. Corporate Governance & Board Support

• Prepare

  board and committee meeting agendas, minutes, and resolutions

  .
• Ensure proper documentation, approvals, and filing of board actions.
• Assist in developing and monitoring

  corporate governance practices

  in line with best standards.

5. Strategic & Policy Support

• Support implementation of internal compliance frameworks, ethics, and governance policies.
• Assist in compliance tracking, MIS reporting, and internal audit coordination.
• Contribute to policy development aligning business goals with regulatory standards.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of

  Company Law

  ,

  FEMA

  , and

  RBI compliance

  .
• Good knowledge of

  corporate filings and secretarial procedures

  .
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong documentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency in MS Office and compliance tools.
• Ethical, proactive, and organized work approach.

Qualifications

• Graduate

  in Commerce, Law, or related field.

• Company Secretary (CS) Executive / Professional level

  qualified or pursuing.
• 2–6 years of experience in company secretarial or compliance roles.
• Exposure to

  social enterprise, NGO, or startup ecosystem

  preferred.

About us :

Avtar enables high-growth organizations to focus sharply on effective and sustainable talent strategies to make the workplace more inclusive —where people feel valued, engaged, and empowered to drive business success. A strong workplace culture is the foundation of an organization’s success. When individuals feel seen, heard, and aligned with their purpose, they bring their best selves to work—fueling innovation, collaboration, and growth. A truly dynamic workplace isn’t just about policies—it’s about fostering an environment where people flourish, ideas thrive, and businesses achieve sustainable success.

Website

http://www.avtarinc.com