Company Secretary

Key Responsibilities :

The Company Secretary will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations for the company and its associated Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs). The role includes maintaining statutory records, preparing and filing returns, advising the Board and management on governance matters, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.

Compliance Management:

• Ensure timely compliance with all provisions under the Companies Act, 2013 and LLP Act, 2008 and the Shareholders Agreement.
• File necessary forms, returns, and resolutions with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and Registrar of Companies (RoC).
• Maintain statutory registers, records, and minutes for companies and LLPs.

Board and General Meetings:

• Plan, convene, and document Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, and Annual General Meetings (AGMs) as per legal requirements.
• Draft agendas, notices, resolutions, and minutes of meetings.
• Advise the Board on corporate governance practices and ensure adherence to applicable regulations.

Corporate Governance:

• Act as a compliance officer for matters related to corporate governance.
• Provide advice to directors and senior management on their legal and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).

LLP Compliance:

• Handle LLP incorporation and amendments to LLP agreements.
• Ensure compliance with periodic filing requirements, including annual returns, statement of accounts, and solvency reports.
• Oversee partner changes, capital contributions, and restructuring within LLPs.

Legal and Regulatory Liaison:

• Act as the primary point of contact with regulators such as MCA and RoC.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries, notices, and inspections.

Annual Filings and Disclosures:

• Prepare and file annual returns, financial statements, and disclosures for companies and LLPs.
• Assist in filing event-based forms, including changes in directorship, shareholding patterns, and amendments to Memorandum and Articles of Association (MoA and AoA).

Miscellaneous Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with FEMA regulations for foreign transactions, if applicable.
• Assist in statutory audits, internal audits, and inspections related to secretarial functions.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Company Secretary with 4+ years of progressive experience .
• Thorough knowledge of SEBI regulations around broking and AIF entities .
• Having worked in a SEBI regulated entity OBPP, Broking, AIF, MFD or RA.