Company Secretary, 3 to 8 years in Mumbai

Job Description

• Act as the primary advisor to the Board of Directors and senior management on corporate governance and NBFC-specific compliance requirements.
• Develop and implement governance frameworks to align with RBI and other statutory regulations applicable to NBFCs.
• Ensure adherence to all legal requirements under the Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI regulations, and RBI guidelines for NBFCs.
• Timely filing of returns, disclosures, and other submissions with MCA, RBI, and other regulators.
• Organize and facilitate Board and committee meetings, including preparing agendas, managing minutes, and following up on actionable items.
• Maintain statutory registers, including the register of members, directors, and other records as per company law.
• Ensure accurate preparation and filing of forms such as MGT-7, AOC-4, DIR-3 KYC, and other NBFC-specific filings.
• Support the preparation and submission of regulatory reports and compliance certificates to stakeholders.
• Serve as a key contact for regulatory authorities such as the RBI, MCA, and SEBI, and coordinate with external advisors and auditors.
• Liaise with shareholders regarding shareholding patterns, rights, and compliance.
• Draft and maintain internal policies, including governance, anti-money laundering (AML), and whistle-blower policies.
• Monitor legislative changes and advise the Board on their impact on the company s operations.
• Set up a robust monitoring system to track ongoing compliance with NBFC regulations.
• Provide strategic insights into NBFC-related risk and compliance frameworks.

• Support corporate initiatives, including fundraising, mergers, and acquisitions, from a legal and governance perspective.
• Address any other tasks or projects as assigned by senior management.
• Bachelor s degree in law, Commerce, business administration, or a related field.
• Qualified Company Secretary (CS) with 1 3 years of experience.
• Strong understanding of company law, RBI Guidelines, corporate governance principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage competing demands.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software applications.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

• Proficiency in dealing with financial matters.
• Understand critical attributes of financial regulations.
• Good acumen in technology and automation.
• Good command of Excel. Tally and other related software.
• Good interpersonal communication and team-building skills in order to keep the team motivated and productive.
• Meet work deadlines without constant detailed supervision.
• Accuracy, precision and attention to detail.
• The Company Secretary shall report to the Directors of the Company.
• He /She will seek guidance and direction of Directors.