Urgent Opening For Associate Company Secretary (ACS Experience Must)

Urgent Opening For Associate Company Secretary (ACS Work Experience Must)

Qualification: B.Com/C.S/ICSI

Experience: 5 to 6 Years

Salary: 40k to 50k

Location: Chennai

Roles & Responsibilities:

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 and facilitating board 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.
• 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.

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 in Law, Business Administration or a related field.
• Qualified Company Secretary (ACS) with a membership of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
• 5+ 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.
• Certification in corporate governance or related areas.
• Experience in handling regulatory filings and compliance audits.
• Legal background or additional qualifications in law.
• Multilingual proficiency for effective communication with diverse stakeholders.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person