We are seeking an experienced Company Secretary with 15 years of post-qualification experience to lead the Secretarial, Corporate Governance, Regulatory Compliance, and Investor Relations functions of a recently listed solar EPC and manufacturing company. The incumbent will ensure compliance with all applicable provisions of the Companies Act, SEBI Regulations, Stock Exchange requirements, corporate governance norms, and other statutory regulations while supporting the Board and senior management in strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Secretarial & Corporate Governance
- Act as the Compliance Officer under SEBI (LODR) Regulations.
- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI regulations, stock exchange requirements, and other applicable laws.
- Organize and manage Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, Annual General Meetings (AGMs), and Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs).
- Prepare notices, agendas, board notes, minutes, resolutions, and statutory records.
- Advise the Board and senior management on corporate governance matters and regulatory developments.
- Maintain statutory registers, records, and secretarial documentation.
SEBI & Stock Exchange Compliance
- Ensure timely filing of disclosures, corporate announcements, and periodic reports with stock exchanges.
- Manage compliance under SEBI (LODR), Insider Trading Regulations, Takeover Code, and related regulations.
- Handle quarterly, half-yearly, and annual compliance submissions.
- Coordinate with stock exchanges, SEBI, depositories, registrars, and regulatory authorities.
- Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and implement necessary compliance measures.
Investor Relations
- Act as the primary liaison between the company and shareholders, institutional investors, analysts, and regulatory bodies.
- Manage investor communications, shareholder grievances, and investor presentations.
- Support earnings calls, annual reports, and corporate communications related to listed entity obligations.
Corporate Actions
- Manage corporate actions such as dividend declarations, bonus issues, rights issues, stock splits, preferential allotments, ESOPs, and fundraising initiatives.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, restructuring, and other strategic transactions.
- Coordinate due diligence and secretarial compliance for corporate transactions.
Legal & Regulatory Compliance
- Coordinate with internal and external legal counsels on corporate legal matters.
- Monitor statutory compliance across Solar EPC projects, manufacturing plants, sales entities, and group companies.
- Ensure compliance with FEMA, RBI, and other applicable corporate regulations.
- Manage regulatory inspections, audits, and secretarial audits.
Annual Reports & Disclosures
- Lead preparation of Annual Reports, Corporate Governance Reports, Business Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting (BRSR), and related disclosures.
- Coordinate with finance, statutory auditors, secretarial auditors, and internal stakeholders for disclosures and certifications.
- Ensure compliance with ESG and sustainability reporting requirements applicable to listed entities.
Stakeholder & Management Support
- Provide strategic guidance to the Board on governance, risk, and compliance matters.
- Develop and strengthen compliance frameworks, SOPs, and governance practices.
- Support fundraising activities, banking documentation, and investor due diligence requirements.
Desired Candidate Profile
Qualification
- Qualified Company Secretary (ACS/FCS) from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
- LLB, CA, CMA, or MBA would be an added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 15 years of post-qualification experience.
- Mandatory experience with a listed company.
- Experience handling SEBI (LODR), stock exchange compliances, corporate governance, and investor relations.
- Exposure to IPO process, post-listing compliance, fundraising, and corporate actions.
- Experience in infrastructure, renewable energy, solar EPC, manufacturing, power, or industrial sectors preferred.
- Proven experience interacting with Board members, investors, regulators, and statutory authorities.
To apply for this job email your details to anup@praxisconsultants.in