Trainee Company Secretary (CS) indirect tax

Assisting a practicing CS firm or corporate legal department with statutory compliance, corporate governance, and regulatory filings under Indian law (such as the Companies Act, SEBI, and FEMA).

Key Responsibilities

• Statutory Filings & MCA/ROC Compliance:
• Assist in preparing and filing statutory forms and returns with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and Registrar of Companies (ROC) (e.g., MGT-14, DIR-12, SH-7, AOC-4, MGT-7).
• Support annual filings, incorporation of companies/LLPs, and event-based changes (e.g., change of directors, capital increase, charge creation).
• Board & General Meetings:
• Draft notices, agendas, draft resolutions, and minutes for Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, Annual General Meetings (AGMs), and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings (EGMs).
• Statutory Records & Maintenance:
• Maintain and update statutory registers, minute books, and compliance records.
• Audits, Diligence & Research:
• Assist in conducting Secretarial Audits, Due Diligence exercises, and regulatory/legal research on corporate laws, SEBI regulations, and FEMA.
• Coordination & Advisory Support:
• Coordinate with clients, internal departments, and regulatory authorities, and support drafting commercial/legal agreements.

Eligibility & Qualifications

• Education: CS Executive (both groups cleared) or CS Professional student registered with the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) for practical training.
• Duration: Typically 21 months of practical training as per ICSI guidelines.
• Technical Skills: Basic knowledge of the Companies Act, 2013, familiarity with the MCA portal, and proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Soft Skills: Strong drafting abilities, attention to detail, communication skills, and a willingness to learn

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person