Company Secretary

Responsibilities:

• This role is broad and involves leading the corporate law compliance, mergers and other corporate actions, FEMA compliance, and others, including, but not limited to, the following:
• Strong and thorough knowledge of Company Law including CSR.
• Sound knowledge of FEMA related to foreign remittances, ODI and FLA compliances.
• Advise the board on governance matters, helping to ensure that the company adheres to the highest standards of corporate governance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on governance and compliance matters.
• Assess the impact of changes in law and the regulatory environment impacting the Company.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and regulatory advisors for effectively managing compliance.
• Participate in identifying and managing corporate compliance risks, ensuring that the company has adequate risk management practices in place.
• Undertake and drive process and system improvements.
• Work closely with finance, internal audit, tax, HR and legal teams on all matters related to Accenture India board governance and related regulatory compliance
• Guidance during due diligence, structuring decisions related to acquisitions.
• Strong knowledge and experience in the rectification of FEMA non-compliances related to share allotments and transfers to non-residents.
• Ensuring compliance related to all statutory meetings such as Board/Committee meetings and General meetings, as may be required by law, within prescribed timelines.
• Ensure that Board procedures and internal policy approvals are diligently adhered to.
• Guidance on drafting Directors reports, CSR reports, loan agreements
• Ensure compliance of all regulatory filings with MCA / RBI including filings for ad hoc events, as may be necessary.
• Ensure that a secretarial audit is conducted as per prescribed timelines, in compliance with Secretarial standards.

Requirements:

• Strong communication skills - oral and written.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities quickly.
• Operate in a fast-paced working environment and navigate challenges effectively.
• Ability to motivate, guide, and inspire the team.
• Multi-stakeholder management and a collaborative and solution-oriented approach.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail; analytical and research skills.
• Engage in activities via CSR, Inclusion and Diversity.
• Establish work plans and oversee / coordinate activities of the team.

Additional Information:

• Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. Law degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 18-20 years of relevant work experience in a Private Company or Pra.