Deputy Manager - CS

Key Responsibilities

A. Board & Committee Management

• Assist in planning and coordinating Board, Committee, and General Meeting processes
• Draft notices, agendas, resolutions, and minutes for Board and Committee meetings
• Maintain statutory registers, minute books, and other secretarial records
• Ensure timely circulation of board papers and follow-up on action items
• Support the senior CS team in preparing governance documentation

B. Statutory Compliance & Filings

• Ensure timely filing of forms, returns, and documents with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) and other regulatory authorities
• Track and manage compliance obligations under the Companies Act, 2013 and other applicable legislations
• Maintain a compliance calendar and ensure adherence to filing deadlines across assigned entities
• Support in preparation and filing of annual reports, annual returns, and financial statements

C. Corporate Governance Support

• Assist in implementing and maintaining corporate governance standards across assigned entities
• Support standardisation of governance documentation, templates, and compliance trackers
• Maintain Delegation of Authority matrices and ensure updates are reflected accurately
• Assist in preparation of governance review reports and compliance dashboards

D. Documentation & Record Management

• Maintain and update statutory registers — Register of Members, Directors, Charges, Related Party Transactions, etc.
• Ensure proper maintenance and custody of statutory records and company documents
• Support drafting of agreements, resolutions, and other legal/secretarial documents as required
• Assist in preparation of secretarial audit documentation and support during audits

E. Regulatory & Legal Support

• Track regulatory updates under Companies Act, SEBI, FEMA, and other applicable laws and flag relevant changes to the team
• Assist in due diligence exercises, entity restructuring, and corporate actions as required
• Liaise with ROC, MCA portal, and other regulatory bodies for filings and queries

Qualification & Experience

• Qualified Company Secretary (ACS) — mandatory
• 3–5 years of post-qualification experience in a corporate secretarial role
• Prior experience in a large corporate group, listed company, or law firm preferred
• Working knowledge of Companies Act, 2013, MCA portal, and secretarial standards
• Degree in Law (LLB) will be an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with compliance management tools preferred