About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and qualified Company Secretary to oversee the statutory and corporate governance functions of our aerospace enterprise including units in Special Economic Zones (SEZ). The Company Secretary will ensure compliance with Indian corporate laws aerospace and space industry regulations SEZ requirements and support the Board of Directors in fulfilling governance and fiduciary responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Corporate Governance & Board Support
- Plan organize and coordinate Board of Directors meetings committee meetings Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs).
- Prepare and circulate meeting agendas notices detailed minutes and resolutions; ensure follow-up on action items.
- Maintain statutory registers records and minutes books in compliance with the Companies Act 2013.
- Ensure timely and accurate filing of all necessary forms and documents with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) through the MCA21 portal (e.g. MGT-7 AOC-4 DIR-12).
- Facilitate compliance with SEBI regulations (if applicable) and other securities laws.
Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act SEZ Act & Rules FEMA Foreign Trade Policy DGFT and Customs requirements.
- Liaise with government authorities such as IN-SPACe ISRO DPIIT Development Commissioner (SEZ) Customs DGFT and others for necessary approvals licenses and filings.
- Manage foreign investment compliance including FDI reporting and FEMA filings.
- Oversee preparation and submission of SEZ-related reports (APR QPR SOFTEX) and filings.
- Coordinate statutory audits internal audits and regulatory inspections related to corporate and SEZ compliance.
Legal & Contractual Support
- Draft review and vet corporate governance documents board resolutions MOUs NDAs contracts and shareholder agreements.
- Manage renewal of registrations licenses and corporate compliances aligned with aerospace industry standards (e.g. AS9100).
- Support compliance with aerospace-specific export controls such as ITAR EAR (if applicable).
Investor Relations & Corporate Affairs
- Manage shareholder communication cap table maintenance and investor reporting.
- Provide secretarial support during fundraising rounds share allotments and ESOP administration.
- Serve as a liaison between the company shareholders regulatory agencies and external auditors.
SEZ & Aerospace Industry Specific Duties
- Ensure seamless coordination with SEZ authorities regarding operational compliances and reporting.
- Track bonded inventory movements job work and DTA sales in compliance with SEZ regulations.
- Support compliance with space-tech regulatory frameworks and defense offset obligations where applicable.
Qualifications & Experience:
Education:
- Qualified Company Secretary (CS) from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
- Additional qualification in law (LLB) or corporate governance is a plus.
Experience:
- 4 to 8 years post-qualification experience as a Company Secretary in manufacturing aerospace defence or high-regulation sectors.
- Proven experience with SEZ compliance corporate governance and government liaison preferred.
- Exposure to aerospace space-tech or export-controlled environments is highly desirable.
Skills:
- Excellent understanding of the Companies Act SEZ rules FEMA DGFT procedures and export-import regulations.
- Strong knowledge of board governance minute-taking and secretarial practices.
- Proficient in MCA21 SEZ Online DGFT portals and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Exceptional communication organizational and stakeholder management skills.
- High level of integrity confidentiality and professionalism.
Excellent understanding of the Companies Act, SEZ rules, FEMA, DGFT procedures, and export-import regulations. Strong knowledge of board governance, minute-taking, and secretarial practices. Proficient in MCA21, SEZ Online, DGFT portals, and ERP systems (SAP preferred). Exceptional communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills. High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.