Corporate Professionals
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Job details:
Job description:
Designation: Associate / Senior Associate – Company Secretary
Experience: 2–3 Years / 5–6 Years
Department: Corporate Affairs & Compliance
Role: Secretarial Audits & Due Diligence
Location: New Delhi
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are looking for qualified Company Secretaries to join our Corporate Affairs & Compliance team. The role will primarily involve working with listed entities on Secretarial Audits, compliance reviews and Secretarial/Legal Due Diligence assignments, with responsibilities varying based on experience and seniority.
Key Responsibilities
Common Responsibilities
- Conduct Secretarial Audits and compliance reviews of listed and other corporate entities.
- Review compliance under the Companies Act, SEBI Regulations, Secretarial Standards and other applicable laws.
- Undertake Secretarial Due Diligence assignments relating to investments, transactions, restructuring and other corporate matters.
- Review statutory registers, minutes, filings, disclosures and other secretarial records.
- Examine MCA, stock exchange and other regulatory filings and identify compliance gaps and potential risks.
- Assist in preparing Secretarial Audit Reports, Due Diligence Reports, Compliance Reports and advisory notes.
- Stay updated with regulatory changes and their applicability to listed entities.
- Coordinate with clients and internal teams to obtain information, clarifications and supporting documents.
Role-Specific Responsibilities
Associate | 2–3 Years Experience
- Execute Secretarial Audit and Due Diligence assignments under the guidance of senior team members.
- Assist in reviewing corporate records, regulatory filings and compliance documentation.
- Identify and document compliance gaps and assist in preparing audit observations.
- Support preparation of reports, working papers and client deliverables.
- Coordinate with clients for information and follow-ups.
- Manage assigned tasks and timelines across multiple engagements.
Senior Associate | 5–6 Years Experience
- Independently manage and lead Secretarial Audit and Due Diligence assignments, particularly for listed entities.
- Conduct detailed compliance reviews and independently identify regulatory gaps and potential risks.
- Lead client discussions and coordinate directly with senior client stakeholders.
- Draft, review and finalize Secretarial Audit Reports, Due Diligence Reports and other deliverables.
- Review the work of junior team members and ensure quality and timely completion of assignments.
- Guide and mentor Associates and other team members.
- Provide practical observations and recommendations on identified compliance issues.
- Manage multiple engagements independently while ensuring quality, accuracy and adherence to timelines.
Requirements
Qualifications & Skills
- Qualified Company Secretary (CS).
- 2–3 years relevant post-qualification experience for Associate level.
- 5–6 years relevant post-qualification experience for Senior Associate level.
- Strong knowledge of the Companies Act, SEBI Regulations and Secretarial Standards.
- Prior experience in Secretarial Audits, Due Diligence and listed entity compliances preferred.
- Strong analytical, drafting and report-writing skills.
- Good understanding of corporate governance and regulatory requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work within tight timelines.
- Good communication and client management skills.
- For Senior Associate: ability to manage assignments independently and lead/review team deliverables.
Preferred Experience
Experience of working with listed companies, SEBI regulations, stock exchange compliances, corporate governance, Secretarial Audits and Due Diligence will be an added advantage.
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