Company Secretary

Company Secretary This role 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. We invite qualified individuals with solid legal knowledge and a commitment to corporate ethics to apply for this role. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development and comprehensive employee benefits. 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 , conducting and facilitating board meetings, general meetings and committee 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. ● Ensuring Secretarial compliances of foreign subsidiaries ● Filing of Income tax forms with respect to Foreign payments. ● Coordination for FEMA related filings. ● Filing of relevant forms with the Registrar of Companies. ● General Compliances under Companies Act, 2013 with respect to statutory registers, ESOPs etc. ● Coordination with the Legal team for drafting of customer, vendor Agreements. ● Advising the management with respect to Companies Act, FEMA and other statutory compliances. ● 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. 1 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 ● Qualified Company Secretary (ACS) with a membership of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). ● 0-3 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. 2 ● Certification in corporate governance or related areas. ● Experience in handling regulatory filings and compliance audits. ● Legal background or additional qualifications in law is an added advantage. ● Multilingual proficiency for effective communication with diverse stakeholders. Website http://www.nexteducation.in 3 Show more Show less