The Company Secretary (CS) is a key managerial personnel responsible for ensuring that the organization complies with statutory and regulatory requirements and maintains high standards of corporate governance. The CS acts as a vital link between the Board of Directors, senior management, regulatory authorities, shareholders, and other stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, and other applicable corporate laws.
Maintain and update statutory registers, records, and filings.
Prepare, review, and file necessary documents including annual returns, financial statements, and event-based compliance forms.
Monitor corporate governance practices and advise the Board on good governance standards.
Organize, convene, and coordinate Board meetings, Committee meetings, and General Body meetings.
Draft agenda, notices, resolutions, minutes, and briefing notes for the Board.
Maintain efficient documentation and safe custody of minutes and Board papers.
Act as the primary point of contact with regulatory bodies such as MCA, ROC, SEBI, Stock Exchanges, RBI, etc.
Provide guidance on legal matters, corporate structuring, and secretarial standards.
Ensure compliance with applicable labour, tax, and industry-specific regulations in coordination with legal advisors.
Advise the Board and management on key legal obligations, governance mechanisms, and risk mitigation.
Assist in mergers, acquisitions, share allotments, business restructuring, and fundraising activities.
Manage share capital, ESOPs, investor relations, and equity-related documentation (for listed companies).
Manage statutory registers such as Register of Members, Directors, Charges, Contracts, etc.
Ensure proper drafting, vetting, and execution of legal agreements and corporate documents.
Oversee secure record-keeping, digital documentation, and retrieval systems.
Serve as a liaison between the company and stakeholders including auditors, lawyers, bankers, government entities, and investors.
Handle queries related to corporate compliance, governance, and statutory matters.
Promote ethical business conduct and transparency.
Build compliance culture across departments.
Educate management on emerging corporate laws, regulatory updates, and governance frameworks.
Qualified Company Secretary (ACS/FCS) from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
Additional qualifications such as LLB, MBA (Finance), or specialization in Corporate Law/Governance preferred.
Strong knowledge of Companies Act, SEBI LODR, FEMA, LLP Act, Secretarial Standards.
Proficiency in MCA filing, compliance management tools, and corporate documentation.
Excellent drafting, legal interpretation, and reporting skills.
Attention to detail and high integrity.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with senior leadership and handle confidential information.
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
2–10 years of experience in corporate secretarial roles, depending on job level.
Experience in listed company compliance is preferred for senior roles.
Accuracy and timeliness of statutory filings.
Quality of Board documentation and governance support.
Compliance audit results and risk mitigation effectiveness.
Stakeholder satisfaction and regulatory communication efficiency.