Lead Secretarial Officer

About the role

The Lead Secretarial Officer will oversee and support the secretarial compliance function for India Cements Ltd and its listed subsidiary. This role ensures that all legal, financial, and governance documentation is prepared accurately and submitted on time, while maintaining strict adherence to corporate governance standards.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate with the ICL secretarial team to conduct regular compliance reviews, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare agendas, notes, and draft Power of Attorney (POA) and Letter of Authority (LOA) documents for Finance Committee meetings, and liaise with POA holders and consultants.
• Maintain statutory registers and secretarial records in line with the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, and other applicable laws, ensuring audit readiness.
• Update the investor‑relations section of the company website with timely disclosures and coordinate content with corporate communications teams.
• Assist in stamp‑duty adjudication applications, interact with external consultants and stamp authorities, and track resolution timelines.
• Prepare and submit statutory forms, returns, and regulatory filings, monitoring compliance calendars and regulatory deadlines.
• Track and update corporate policies, monitor governance regulation changes, and support governance framework compliance.
• Contribute to the drafting of the Annual Report and support planning and documentation for AGM and NCLT meetings.

Required profile

• Proven experience in corporate secretarial or compliance functions within a listed company environment.
• Strong knowledge of the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, and related corporate governance requirements.
• Excellent coordination and documentation skills, with the ability to work across multiple business functions and external advisors.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead a critical compliance function within a major Indian conglomerate.
• Exposure to high‑level corporate governance and regulatory processes.
• Collaborative work environment with cross‑functional teams.