Lead - Company Secretary

Keka Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Inc. is seeking an experienced Company Secretary (CS) with 2+ years of post-qualification experience to manage corporate secretarial, regulatory, and compliance functions in a listed company context.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of Companies Act, SEBI regulations, Listing Regulations, governance, and stock exchange compliances, and be capable of independently handling statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualified CS from ICSI.
• 2+ years post-qualification experience in secretarial/compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Companies Act 2013, SEBI regulations, LODR, governance.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple assignments.
• Coordinate with regulators, auditors, and external consultants.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable rules.
• Manage compliance for a listed company, including SEBI and LODR obligations.
• Coordinate with BSE/NSE, SEBI, MCA, ROC and regulatory authorities as required.
• Prepare agendas, notices, resolutions, minutes, and related documents for meetings.
• Maintain statutory registers and corporate secretarial documentation.
• Handle ROC filings and other statutory e-filings within timelines.
• Coordinate disclosures and filings with stock exchanges.
• Assist in the preparation of Annual Report, Corporate Governance Report, and related notices.
• Support AGM, EGM, and other shareholder meetings.
• Oversee ESOP regulations and ESOP trust management.
• Monitor legal/regulatory changes and advise management accordingly.
• Coordinate with auditors, legal advisors, and external consultants.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Corporate governance

Stakeholder coordination

Attention to detail

Education

CS - ICSI

Tools

MS Office

MCA portal

Stock exchange filing systems

Job description

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Company Secretary (CS) with 2+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a listed company, to manage corporate secretarial, regulatory, and compliance functions.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of Companies Act, SEBI regulations, Listing Regulations, corporate governance, and stock exchange compliances and should be capable of independently handling statutory and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, applicable rules, and other corporate laws.
• Manage compliance requirements applicable to a listed company, including SEBI regulations and Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) and other SEBI regulations applicable to the Company.
• Coordinate with BSE/NSE, SEBI, MCA, ROC, NSDL/CDSL and other regulatory authorities as required.
• Prepare agendas, notices, resolutions, minutes, and supporting documents for Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, and General Meetings.
• Maintain statutory registers, records, and corporate secretarial documentation.
• Handle ROC filings and other statutory e-filings within prescribed timelines.
• Coordinate and ensure timely submission of disclosures and filings with stock exchanges.
• Assist in preparation of the Annual Report, Corporate Governance Report, Board's Report, and related documents and Notices for Postal Ballot and other General Meetings.
• Support the conduct of Annual General Meetings (AGM), Extra-Ordinary General Meetings (EGM), and other shareholder meetings.
• ESOP Regulations and ESOP Trust management
• Monitor changes in applicable laws, regulations, and SEBI/stock exchange requirements and advise management accordingly.
• Coordinate with auditors, legal advisors, consultants, and other external stakeholders on compliance matters.
• Maintain proper records of shareholding, corporate actions, and other statutory information.
• Assist the Board and senior management on corporate governance and secretarial matters.
• Ensure timely completion and documentation of all statutory and regulatory compliances.

Eligibility & Qualifications

• Qualified Company Secretary (CS) from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
• 2+ years of post-qualification experience in a company secretarial/compliance role.
• Strong knowledge of Companies Act, 2013 ; SEBI Regulations ; SEBI LODR Regulations; Stock Exchange compliances; Corporate Governance; ROC/MCA compliances; Secretarial Standards
• Ability to manage statutory deadlines and multiple assignments.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with senior management, regulators, auditors, and external consultants.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office, MCA portal, and stock exchange filing systems.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.