RentoMojo - Company Secretary (5-6 yrs)

Company Secretary

Job Summary:

- We are looking for a seasoned Company Secretary (CS) with over 5 - 6 years of experience, particularly someone who has actively participated in the IPO journey or has managed secretarial compliance and governance during the post-IPO phase.

- This role is integral to our IPO preparation and post-listing compliance.

- The candidate must have in-depth expertise in dealing with regulatory authorities, including the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

Key Responsibilities:

Core Secretarial Duties:

- Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements under the Companies Act and other applicable laws.

- Maintain and manage the statutory registers, records, and filings.

- Draft and review board resolutions, meeting agendas, and minutes of board meetings and general meetings.

IPO Readiness and Compliance:

- Lead and manage secretarial activities related to IPO preparation, execution, and post-IPO governance.

- Ensure compliance with SEBI (ICDR) regulations and other statutory requirements.

- Collaborate with external consultants, auditors, and legal advisors during the IPO process relating to secretarial activities.

- Work closely with Secretarial auditor and ensure all observations are solved and to ensure processes are built for future compliances based on their findings.

- Oversee the documentation, due diligence, and regulatory filings for the IPO.

Regulatory Interactions and Compliance:

- Act as the primary liaison with external regulatory bodies such as SEBI, MCA, stock exchanges, and other authorities as required.

- Handle filings, disclosures, and compliance with Companies Act, SEBI regulations, and Listing Obligations (LODR).

Corporate Secretarial:

- Oversee board and shareholder meetings, prepare resolutions, and ensure timely filings.

- Draft and review key documents like annual reports, director disclosures, and compliance certificates.

- Ensuring timely filings of all MCA forms relating to debt, equity,periodic regulatory filings.

- Liaise with cross functional teams to ensure data availability for filing of forms ensuring timely filing and compliance.

- Identify and finalize meeting agendas, compile action points, track deliverables, and document minutes for the Board meetings.

Risk Management:

- Provide strategic inputs on corporate restructuring, compliance risks, and mitigation strategies.

- Monitor adherence to corporate governance codes and frameworks.

Governance Responsibilities:

- Advise senior management on corporate governance matters, ensuring best practices are followed.

- Assist in the development and implementation of governance policies and frameworks.

- Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure timely compliance and reporting, Pre IPO and Post IPO.

- The person would be the designated company secretary for the company.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Professional Qualification: Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).

- Proven experience in IPO lifecycle management and / or post-IPO compliance.

- Strong knowledge of the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, and corporate laws.

- Excellent stakeholder management and regulatory liaison capabilities.

- Strong drafting, communication, and analytical skills.