Core Responsibilities
- Regulatory Compliance : Monitor and ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations, which can span financial, tax, and specific industry regulations (e.g., RBI for NBFCs, SEBI for listed entities) across multiple jurisdictions.
- Corporate Governance : Advise the board of directors on corporate governance matters and their roles and responsibilities.
- Secretarial Functions : Manage and maintain statutory books and records (e.g., registers, minutes), draft legal documents, notices, agendas, and resolutions for board and general meetings.
- Filings and Reporting : Prepare and submit required forms, returns, and reports to regulatory authorities such as the Registrar of Companies (ROC) and tax authorities.
- Audits and Risk Management : Conduct regular internal audits and reviews to identify potential compliance risks and assist in managing external audits and due diligence processes.
- Policy Development and Training : Support the development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures and assist in training employees on best practices and regulatory updates.
- Liaison and Advisory : Act as a point of contact for external regulators, auditors, lawyers, and shareholders, and provide advisory support to internal departments on legal and regulatory issues.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Education / Certification : A bachelor's degree in Law, Business, or a related field is typical. Professional certification as a Chartered Secretary (CS) or an Associate / Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is often a mandatory requirement.Experience : Typically requires a minimum of 2-5 years of post-qualification experience in a relevant corporate governance, legal, or compliance role, with specific experience often sought in financial services, trading, or specific regulatory frameworks.Skills :In-depth knowledge of corporate laws and regulations.Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.Strong written and oral communication skills.Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.Problem-solving and strong organizational skills.Preparation of Board meeting / General meeting agenda / notice & minutes, Statutory Registers, disclosures or filing of MCA FormSecretarial auditing, statutory audits & due diligencesSEBI INVIT, FEMA, SEBI LODRSkills Required
Due Diligence, Auditing, Compliance Management, FEMA Regulations, Corporate Law, sebi regulations