Company Secretary - MicroFinance

Job Overview:

The Company Secretary is a strategic role in the company and the incumbent is expected to have a thorough understanding of the company law and other statutory compliances as mandated by RBI and other applicable statues. He / She will keep the management updated on legal requirements and the board of directors duly informed about statutory obligations. He/she will ensure that all procedures mandated under the applicable law are followed, all records are maintained and that the reporting requirements are fulfilled.

Job Description:

Board Support and Communication:

- Assist in preparation of agendas and papers for board meetings, committees, and general meeting.

- Follow up on action points.

- Conducting board / general meetings physical as well as video conferencing

- Act as a liaison between the board of directors, executive management, and shareholders.

- Facilitate communication, providing directors with necessary information and ensuring decisions are documented and communicated effectively.

Regulatory Compliance:

- Stay updated on microfinance industry regulations and assist in ensuring compliance to various laws and regulations as applicable to the company

- Assistance in filing, registering any document including forms, returns and applications by and on behalf of the company with various regulators like RBI/MCA

- Drafting of Resolutions and Explanatory Statements.

- To update on the latest amendments in Companies Act, RBI and other rules and regulations applicable in Micro Finance Field.

- Preparation of Minutes of Board Meeting and General Meeting and maintenance of statutory books and registers required under the Companies Act, 2013.

- Coordinate with other consultants for obtaining certifications & information to provide timely reporting to various lenders of the Company.

- Preparation of regulatory returns and reports to be submitted to RBI from time to time.

- Ensuring compliances before the timelines to avoid any penalties.

Legal Compliance:

- Review contracts and agreements, ensuring they comply with applicable laws and regulations.

- Provide legal guidance on various corporate matters, including lending agreements and risk management.

Record Keeping and Filing:

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of corporate documents, contracts, and regulatory filings.

- Ensure timely submission of statutory returns and reports to relevant authorities.

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Qualification & Experience

- Qualified Company Secretary, preferably with LLB

- A total of 10 years' experience with min 5 years in a mid-sized Microfinance / NBFC managing the Secretarial Function.

Skills and other Attributes required

- Being a team leader- Guide secretarial team on day to day functions,

- Keep himself / herself abreast with regulatory changes (latest judgements & proposed changes in the Law and its impact on the functioning of the company).

- Ability to handle multiple tasks, excellent communication skills both oral and written.

- Ability to communicate and work directly with Board of Directors

- Co-ordinate with internal teams including Compliance teams for timely and accurate filings of statutory reports

Compensation - 24 to 26 Lacs