Corporate Secretary-Associate Director

Role : Corporate Secretary-Associate Director

Qualification : CS

Location : Mumbai

Experience : 4 to 5 years

Job Description :

This role is broad and involves leading the company 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

Provide strategic counsel to a seasoned Board by advising on governance best practices, company law compliance, board composition, and enterprise risk management

Work closely with finance, internal audit, tax, HR and legal teams on all matters related to Accenture India governance matters and related regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives and stakeholder expectations

Assess impact of changes in law and regulatory environment, impacting the Company

Liaise with external legal counsel and regulatory advisors for effectively managing compliance

Undertake and drive process and system improvements

Guidance during due diligence and structuring decisions related to acquisitions

Strong knowledge and experience on 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, 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 adhoc events, as may be necessary.

Ensure that secretarial audit is conducted as per prescribed timelines, in compliance with Secretarial standards.