Company Secretary - NBFC

Company Secretary

Job Summary:

We are seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Company Secretary to ensure effective governance, legal compliance, and statutory reporting in line with applicable laws and regulatory frameworks.

The ideal candidate will work closely with the Board of Directors, management, auditors, and regulators to uphold corporate integrity and ensure timely and accurate statutory filings and documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory & Statutory Compliance:

- Ensure full compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, RBI regulations, SEBI, FEMA, and NBFC-specific guidelines.

- Prepare and file ROC returns, annual returns, balance sheet filings, and other statutory disclosures in a timely manner.

- Maintain and update statutory registers, secretarial records, and compliance trackers.

Board & Committee Support:

- Draft, review, and circulate Board and Committee meeting notices, agendas, resolutions, and minutes.

- Ensure timely communication and documentation of Board decisions and resolutions.

- Facilitate smooth coordination between Board of Directors, management, and shareholders.

Liaison & Stakeholder Management:

- Liaise with RBI, ROC, SEBI, auditors, and legal advisors for statutory submissions, inspections, and audits.

- Act as a point of contact for regulators and ensure timely response to compliance queries or notices.

Corporate Governance & Advisory:

- Advise senior management on matters related to corporate governance, legal compliance, secretarial standards, and risk mitigation.

- Ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory frameworks across the organization.

Legal & Strategic Support:

- Assist in drafting shareholder agreements, NDAs, MoUs, policies, and other legal documents.

- Support management in fundraising, mergers & acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives from a legal and compliance standpoint.

Records & Documentation:

- Oversee the safe custody of company records, seals, and key legal documentation.

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date digital and physical secretarial records.

Candidate Requirements:

- Qualified Company Secretary (ACS) and member of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).

- 1 to 4 years of relevant experience in a corporate secretarial/legal compliance role, preferably in the NBFC or financial services sector.

- Strong understanding of corporate laws, RBI guidelines, and regulatory frameworks applicable to NBFCs.

- Excellent drafting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential matters