Accenture in IndiaEmployer profile

Manager- Corporate Secretarial

Location not specified · 8–10 yrs

Experience: 8–10 yrs
Salary: Not disclosed
Location: Location not specified
Work mode: Not specified
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Closing date not listed
Posted: 12 Feb 23

About this role

Manager (CL-7) in the Global Delivery Network [GDN] for Corporate law compliances

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, Accenture offers Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services and Accenture Song—all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers.

Accenture India has operations in 16 cities across India and have more than 300k employees spread across these locations.

Requirement:

We are looking for a qualified member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), with a minimum of 8-10 years of experience for the position of Manager in the Corporate Law team of Global Delivery Network [GDN] Legal Group
Reporting will be to Associate Director [Company Secretary / Legal]

GDN Legal Group, which is a part of Compliance, Operations, Regulatory and Ethics (CORE) Legal of which the Corporate Secretarial team is a part of, ensures compliance with Corporate law matters and FEMA compliances and structuring discussions related to V & As, entity integrations, compliance tracker tool management and the like. Internal clients range from HR, Finance, Controllership, Taxation, Recruitment, Real Estate, Workplace, Global Asset Protection (GAP), Marketing and Communication (Marcom), Infrastructure Services, and Government Relations.

Role Description:

This role is broad and involves providing services related to Corporate law compliance and focus for the current position is as follows:

Strong and thorough knowledge of Company Law including CSR
Sound knowledge of FEMA related to foreign remittances, ODI and FLA compliances
Conduct and record all statutory meetings such as Board / Committee meetings, General meetings, as may be required by law, including drafting and circulating the agenda and minutes within prescribed timelines.
Ensure that Board procedures and internal policy approvals are diligently adhered to.
Drafting Directors reports, CSR reports, loan agreements, General meeting Notices and explanatory statements
Ensure compliance of all regulatory filings with MCA including filings for adhoc events, as may be necessary
Ensure that secretarial audit is conducted as per prescribed timelines, ensuring compliance with Secretarial standards.
Compliance with FEMA regulations, CSR norms, as may be applicable from time to time. Responsible for filing forms FC-GPR/ FC-TRS, DI, FIPP as required under FEMA regulations
Conducting Due diligence for M&As, advising on structuring decisions Draft and review Share Purchase Agreements and Business Transfer Agreements, maintaining and periodically updating V&A tracker
Maintain corporate records, updating and managing statutory records. Maintain essential company documents such as the certificates of incorporation, Board papers, statutory registers, meeting minutes, capital structure related RBI approvals.
Advise the board on governance matters, helping to ensure that the company adheres to the highest standards of corporate governance. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on governance and compliance matters
Assess impact of changes in law and regulatory environment, impacting the Company
Liaise with external legal counsel and regulatory advisors for effectively managing compliance
Participate in identifying and managing compliance risks, ensuring that the company has adequate risk management practices in place.
Undertake and drive process and system improvements
Work closely with finance, internal audit, tax, HR and legal teams on all matters related to Accenture India board governance and regulatory compliance

Key Skills:

Strong communication skills - oral and written
Ability to collaborate effectively with different stakeholders
Willingness to adapt to changing priorities quickly
Operate and work in fast-paced working environment
Multi-stakeholder management, collaborative and solution-oriented approach
Strong presentation (PowerPoint/Excel) skills
Thoroughness and attention to detail; analytical and research skills
Engagement activities via CSR, Inclusion and Diversity

Establish work plans and oversee / coordinate activities of the team to ensure steady compliance operations.

Education And Experience Requirements

Required: Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Minimum 8-10 years of relevant work experience in a Practicing CS firm or a law firm handling CS matters or in a Private Company.

Skills

Legal and Consulting