MTR Foods - Company Secretary - Orkla

Orkla India Private Limited - Company Secretary - Bengaluru

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.