Associate – Secretarial

Location: Bengaluru

Experience:

CS Professional (Fresher or 0-2 years of experience)

It is a Fixed Term Contract role

We are looking for a dedicated company secretary to join our team at Infosys.

You will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements of Companies across the Globe, facilitating board governance, advising on corporate governance matters, and supporting corporate decision-making processes. The ideal candidate is meticulous and knowledgeable, with a strong understanding of India's corporate governance and regulatory compliance. They also have a track record in company secretarial practices and corporate administration.

We invite qualified individuals with solid domain knowledge and a commitment to corporate ethics to apply for this role. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development and comprehensive employee benefits.

Objectives of the role

- Serving as the primary point of contact for the on corporate governance matters of Indian and Foreign entities.
- Coordinating and facilitating board meetings, including preparing agendas, board packs and minutes.
- Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including filing annual returns, disclosures and resolutions.
- Drafting and filing statutory documents, such as annual returns, board resolutions and meeting minutes.
- Maintaining corporate records, registers and statutory books as per the applicable laws and regulations.
- Advising management and board members on corporate governance best practices, legal requirements and compliance issues.
- Managing shareholder communications, including organizing annual general meetings and handling shareholder inquiries.
- Guiding corporate governance best practices and implementing governance frameworks.

Your tasks

- Prepare and distribute notices, agendas and supporting materials for board and committee meetings.
- Attend board meetings, record minutes and maintain accurate records of board proceedings.
- Assist in the preparation and filing of statutory documents with regulatory authorities.
- Monitor changes in company law and ensure compliance with corporate governance guidelines, listing rules and other regulatory requirements.
- Provide guidance and support to directors and senior management on corporate governance matters.
- Liaising with regulatory authorities, such as the Registrar of Companies (ROC) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
- Communicate with external advisors, legal counsel and auditors on corporate governance and compliance issues.
- Conduct corporate governance reviews and assessments to identify areas for improvement.
- Stay updated on changes to corporate law, regulations and governance practices.

Required skills and qualifications

- Qualified Company Secretary (CS) preferably with a membership of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
- Strong knowledge of corporate law, regulations and governance principles.
- Familiarity with corporate governance codes and guidelines, such as the Companies Act and SEBI regulations.

- Experience with corporate secretarial software and tools for document management and compliance tracking.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior executives and board members.
- Ability to work independently and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.