Associate Company Secretary

Bhandari & Associates, Company Secretaries; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate advisory firm in Mumbai is looking for an Associate Company Secretary responsible for ensuring compliance with corporate laws and serving various clients. This role requires conducting secretarial audits, providing governance advisory, and overseeing regulatory compliance under SEBI and RBI. The ideal candidate should be a qualified Company Secretary with 3-4 years of experience and a strong understanding of corporate regulations, along with excellent communication skills. Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of relevant experience in corporate secretarial functions.
• Strong understanding of corporate laws, SEBI regulations, and RBI guidelines.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular secretarial audits to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Provide strategic advice on corporate governance practices and board procedures.
• Assist in the secretarial aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Maintain and update statutory registers and records in accordance with applicable laws.
• Ensure timely filings with the Registrar of Companies, including annual returns and resolutions.
• Monitor compliance under SEBI and RBI regulations, including disclosures and reporting obligations.
• Ensure adherence to SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations.

Skills

Corporate governance advisory

Statutory compliance

Regulatory management (SEBI & RBI)

Secretarial audits

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Qualified Company Secretary

Tools

Secretarial software tools

Job description

Overview

The Associate Company Secretary will play a key role in ensuring the compliance with corporate laws and regulatory requirements of various clients of the Firm. This position involves supporting governance frameworks, managing statutory records, and advising on regulatory matters under various applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Secretarial audits: Conduct regular secretarial audits to assess and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Corporate governance advisory: Provide strategic advice on corporate governance practices, board procedures, and regulatory frameworks.
• Transaction advisory support: Assist in secretarial aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Secretarial record management: Maintain and update statutory registers, records, and documentation in accordance with the Companies Act and other applicable laws.
• ROC compliance: Ensure timely and accurate filings with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), including annual returns, resolutions, and other statutory forms.
• Regulatory compliance (SEBI & RBI): Monitor and manage compliance under SEBI and RBI regulations, including disclosures, filings, and reporting obligations.
• SEBI listing regulations: Ensure adherence to SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 for listed entities.
• Companies Act compliance: Oversee compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and associated rules, including board and shareholder meetings, resolutions, and filings.

Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified Company Secretary
• 3-4 years of relevant experience in corporate secretarial functions
• Strong understanding of corporate laws, SEBI regulations, and RBI guidelines
• Excellent communication and drafting skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and secretarial software tools