Company Secretary

Certification: Must have successfully completed the Company Secretary (CS) course and hold a qualified ACS/FCS designation from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).

Core Responsibilities

• Board & General Meetings: Convene board, committee, and general meetings, draft agendas, and record minutes.
• Regulatory Compliance: Handle statutory filings with bodies like the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Registrar of Companies (RoC), SEBI, and RBI.
• Statutory Records: Maintain statutory books, registers, and official company records.
• Advisory Role: Advise the board on corporate governance best practices, mergers, takeovers, and changes in corporate law.
• Shareholder Relations: Manage communication and correspondence with investors, shareholders, and regulatory authorities. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB), Commerce, Business Administration, or Finance.
• Certification: Qualified ACS/FCS designation via the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) after clearing the CSEET, Executive, and Professional programs, plus mandatory practical training.
• Experience: 0 to 5+ years depending on whether the role is entry-level, mid-level, or in a large listed corporation. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Required Skills

• Legal & Regulatory Expertise: Deep knowledge of company law, corporate governance codes, and securities regulations.
• Discretion & Integrity: High level of ethics and confidentiality when handling sensitive board and financial data.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Strong written and verbal abilities to advise top management and liaise with authorities.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with MS Office and board management or compliance software. [1, 2, 3, 4]