Assistant Manager Secretarial

Job Title: Assistant Manager - Secretarial

Job Type:Fulltime Permanent

Function: Finance

Business:Godrej Consumer Products Limited

Location: Mumbai Maharashtra India

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products real estate agriculture financial services and chemicals industries.

Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL)

Godrej Consumer Products is a leading emerging markets company. As part of the over 125-year young Godrej Group we are fortunate to have a proud legacy built on the strong values of trust integrity and respect for others. At the same time we are growing fast and have exciting ambitious aspirations.

the role

As AM Secretarial you will independently manage the secretarial corporate governance and statutory compliance requirements of the listed parent company as well as internal group companies (Indian and overseas). The role ensures adherence to the Companies Act SEBI Regulations Listing Regulations and internal governance frameworks while supporting strategic business initiatives across multiple geographies. This role requires strong technical knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements relevant to corporate secretarial functionsboth Indian and International. The ideal candidate should demonstrate accountability structured execution and effective stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities(For jurisdictions including Africa Mauritius Latin America USA SAARC UK Asia Netherlands UAE etc.)

• Ensure timely schedule and maintain up-to-date secretarial records of Board Meetings and Shareholder Meetings;
• Oversee local regulatory filings such as annual returns financial statements director changes share capital changes KYC Ultimate Beneficial Owner updates etc.;
• Handle corporate actions and provide guidance to international subsidiaries in coordination with local consultants (e.g. acquisitions investments inter-company loans guarantees capital infusion dividends remittances etc.);
• Liaise with local Company Secretaries legal counsel consultants and regulatory authorities;
• Maintain and periodically update global entity health dashboards;
• Oversee compliance filings with RBI / FEMA regulations including FC-GPR FC-TRS ODI reporting (Form FC APR FLA) and related filings;
• Closely monitor timelines and reporting obligations on the FIRMS Portal.

Secretarial & Regulatory Compliance

• Assist with digitization of historical shareholder records of listed parent company and coordinate with RTA for investor grievance resolution;
• Manage secretarial functions and ensure compliance with Companies Act SEBI Regulations and Listing Regulations;
• Handle secretarial compliances for the listed entity and its subsidiaries;
• Support conduct of AGM Board Meetings Committee Meetings General Meetings and Postal Ballot processes;
• Oversee compliances related to issuance of Commercial Papers (CPs) and Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs);
• Monitor and ensure Insider Trading compliance as per PIT Regulations.

Other Responsibilities

Governance Policies & Reporting

• Prepare and circulate internal updates on changes in applicable laws; interpret and analyse impact on the secretarial function;
• Assist with necessary updates in corporate policies based on regulatory changes;
• Support Annual Report preparation in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Transactions Corporate Actions and Stock Exchange filings

• Assist with Stock Exchange reporting and compliances thereto;
• Support corporate restructuring activities including fund raising mergers acquisitions incorporations conversions and other corporate actions;
• Handle secretarial compliances relating to ESGS schemes / stock options administration and related documentation.

Who are we looking for

Educationand Experience: Qualified Company Secretary with a minimum of 6-7 years of post-qualification experience preferably with exposure to listed companies and international group companies structures.

Key Skills:

• Experience handling secretarial functions for a Listed Company and International Entities;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; good presentation ability;
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic fast-paced and unstructured environment;
• High levels of ownership sincerity and attention to detail;
• Strong planning prioritization and multi-tasking capabilities;
• Collaborative mindset with ability to engage with international teams globally.

Whats in it for you

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent and their partners

• 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
• 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans as well as accident coverage for you and your family with top-up options

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage including vaccinations dental vision etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options including remote working and part-time work

Mental wellness and self-care programmes resources and counselling

Celebrating wins the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual team and business-level achievements

Digital and offline instant recognition platforms

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. Its not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality race colour religion caste gender identity or expression sexual orientation disability age or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you apply now!

We look forward to meeting you.

Required Experience:

Manager