Company Secretary – Corporate Governance & Compliance

About the role

The Company Secretary will ensure that unlisted subsidiaries within the business unit adhere to all corporate governance and regulatory requirements. This role involves monitoring compliance thresholds, managing statutory filings, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to maintain transparency and legal conformity.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor unlisted entities for compliance with regulatory thresholds, such as independent director appointments.
• Review and update Articles of Association and Memorandum of Association of subsidiaries.
• Develop and oversee governance frameworks, ensuring required committees (e.g., CSR, Audit) are established and functional.
• Oversee appointment of internal auditors and ensure proper audit processes are in place.
• Assess capital and profit levels to determine the need for managing director or full‑time executive director appointments.
• Track and ensure compliance with gender‑diversity director requirements.
• Coordinate CSR contributions with partners, file CSR forms with the Registrar of Companies, and reflect contributions in the Directors' Report.
• Maintain publicly accessible company filings and manage statutory reporting for unlisted entities.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles and the Companies Act.
• Experience handling compliance for unlisted companies or subsidiaries.
• Ability to liaise effectively with senior leadership, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Required skills