Role & responsibilities Here are the Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs) for the post of a Company Secretary (CS), tailored for both private limited and public companies in India (as per Companies Act, 2013 and other applicable laws): 1. Statutory and Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and its rules. Conduct Board Meetings and General Meetings (AGM/EGM) and maintain minutes. Filing of required ROC returns , forms, resolutions as applicable on the Company Maintain statutory registers. Ensure compliance with FEMA Regulations , and other applicable laws. 2. Corporate Governance Guide the Board and management on good governance practices. Ensure that the company operates within its constitutional documents and legal framework. Ensure proper disclosures and transparency in reporting. 4. Liaisoning and Representation Liaise with government authorities/ various departments such as ROC, MCA, RBI, DP, RTA, NCLT, etc. Represent the company during inspections, investigations, and other regulatory matters. Communicate and coordinate with external stakeholders including investors and regulators. 5. Support to Board Drafting of notices, agendas, resolutions , and minutes for Board, and Shareholders' meetings. Organize and facilitate Board evaluations , compliance calendars , and action trackers . Advise the Board on legal, secretarial, and compliance matters. 6. Record Keeping and Documentation Maintain updated charters, policies, codes of conduct , and compliance manuals . Ensure safe custody of corporate documents like common seal , certificates , share transfers , etc. Record and manage changes in directorship, shareholding, capital structure, etc. 7. Legal and Contractual Compliance Ensure enforcement of legal rights and obligations under various contracts. Stay updated with legal changes and assess their impact on business operations. Key Responsibilities To deliver a high quality, efficient and effective company secretarial service to the company. To provide up-to-date and relevant guidance on the application and interpretation of Companies Act/ Secretarial standards/ other applicable laws & regulations. Assist/ Lead in Holding Board meetings, shareholders meetings, finalize Board agenda / circulate Board papers, etc. Submission of information to Group and country stakeholders, assist in audits, performing and reporting Board. Filing of various statements, returns with Registrar of Companies, RBI, Ministry & other applicable regulatory authorities Provide overall Company Secretarial and Governance support to the Company. Liason with the internal & external stakeholders. Should be aware about EPR Compliances & reporting requirements. Should be aware about POSH Compliances. Compliances and reporting requirement under various Labour laws. Should have basic accounting knowledge and GST Portal.