Senior Manager CS; 10-12yrs - FMCG (Preferably from Listed Companies)

About Company

Company is a well-established and leading food company with a rich history spanning several decades. The company's roots can be traced back to a small kitchen, where a passionate and innovative individual embarked on a culinary journey that would eventually evolve into a thriving business.

It has a diverse product portfolio that encompasses a variety of food categories, including ready-to-eat meals, spices, condiments, and snacks. Their ready-to-eat meals, in particular, have garnered a loyal following due to their convenience, authenticity, and exceptional taste. These products are a testament to the company's dedication to preserving the traditional flavors of India while making them accessible to a global audience.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Compliance and Governance:

   - Ensure the company complies with legal and statutory requirements as per the Companies Act, 2013, and other relevant legislations like FEMA etc.

   - Advise the board and management on corporate governance best practices.

   - Maintain and update statutory registers, records, and filings with regulatory authorities (e.g., Registrar of Companies, MCA, RBI etc).

2. Board, Board Committee and General Meetings:

   - Organize, prepare agendas, and facilitate board meetings and general meetings.

   - Prepare and circulate minutes of meetings.

   - Ensure timely distribution of board packs and other relevant documents to directors.

3. Legal and Regulatory Filings:

   - Ensure timely and accurate filing of annual returns, financial statements, and other statutory documents.

   - Liaise with external regulators and advisers such as lawyers and auditors, as required.

4. Advisory Role:

   - Advise the board on their roles and responsibilities and ensure they are aware of their legal obligations.

   - Provide guidance on corporate law and corporate governance.

5. Corporate Restructuring:

   - Assist in mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate restructuring activities.

   - Ensure compliance with procedural and regulatory requirements during restructuring.

6. Stakeholder Communication:

   - Act as the primary point of contact for shareholders and handle shareholder relations, including the distribution of dividends and management of share transfers.

7. Record Keeping:

   - Ensure that proper records of company policies, procedures, and decisions are maintained.

   - Oversee document management systems for storing and retrieving corporate documents.

Qualifications:

- Membership with the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).

- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Law, or a related field.

- Strong knowledge of corporate law, securities law, and corporate governance.

- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

- Proficiency in using office software and familiarity with document management systems.

Experience:

- Minimum of 10-12 years of experience as a company secretary or in a similar role.

- Experience in handling corporate compliance, board meetings, and regulatory filings.

- Work experience in a public listed company will be an added advantage

Skills:

- Analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.

- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

- Strong ethical standards and integrity.

Note -  candidates have experience handling a foreign parent and foreign national directors and Exposure in FEMA,RBI,SEBI & M&A will be added advantage.

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