Manager - Secretarial

About the Department

The corporate finance department in the company handles all the financial and investment decisions. It primarily focuses on maximizing shareholder value through long-term and short-term financial planning and the implementation of various strategies. It aims to maximize the value of a business through the planning and execution of resources.

The Role & Responsibilities

The Company Secretary & Governance Officer will be responsible for ensuring corporate governance compliance, statutory reporting, and supporting board and committee functions across the US, Singapore, and India. This role will ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, manage board meetings, and facilitate communication between the company and stakeholders, including regulators and investors

Key Role Deliverables

Ensure compliance with corporate laws and regulations in US (SEC, SOX), Singapore (ACRA, MAS), and India (Companies Act, SEBI, FEMA, RBI)

Maintain and update corporate records, including shareholder registers, director appointments, and statutory filings

Draft and implement corporate governance policies in line with global best practices Advise the Board and senior management on governance-related matters

Organize and facilitate Board Meetings, Annual General Meetings (AGMs), and Committee Meetings (Audit, Risk, Nomination & Remuneration, CSR)

Draft agendas, minutes, resolutions, and ensure timely circulation of board papers

Ensure compliance with board composition requirements, including independent directors and regulatory disclosures

Work with consultants to file annual returns, financial statements, and compliance reports with regulators in the US (SEC, IRS), Singapore (ACRA, MAS), and India (MCA, SEBI, RBI)

Handle statutory reporting for cross-border investments, mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring.

Ensure compliance with taxation, foreign exchange laws (FEMA, FDI regulations), and labor laws as applicable

Coordinate with internal and external auditors for corporate governance and statutory audits

Liaise with regulators, stock exchanges, institutional investors, and legal advisors

Ensure smooth communication between the Board, shareholders, and government authorities.

Oversee the companys compliance with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting requirements

Provide legal support on M&A transactions, regulatory approvals, and dispute resolutions

Prerequisites

Strong understanding of corporate laws across multiple jurisdictions

Knowledge of SOX, SEC filing requirements, and corporate governance laws

Excellent drafting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to handle board-level governance and statutory compliance independently

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Good written & oral communication skills

Relationship Management with cross functions

Proactive and entrepreneurial traits; and a willingness to grow and learn on daily basis

Good interpersonal skills Manager Corporate Finance (Secretarial)

Experience

5+ years in corporate secretarial, governance, or compliance roles in a multinational or listed company with Some exposure of International subsidiaries and compliances

Education

CS, LLB, listed entity experience is a must (ITES, BFSI)

Compensation

The compensation structure will be as per industry standard