Company Secretary

Our client is an Indian multinational company that manufactures, bottles and distributes beverages. They are looking for a Company Secretary for their Dubai office.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting and circulation of Notice, Agenda, and other supporting papers for convening meetings, including board and shareholders meetings, in compliance with applicable laws and company rules.
• Preparation and circulation of Minutes of board and general meetings.
• Drafting of Directors Report, Annual Returns, and supporting papers.
• Preparation of relevant policies in compliance with applicable laws, including periodic updates.
• Providing advice to the Board on governance matters and acting in the best interest of the Company.
• Acting as a liaison between the Board of Directors and Senior Management.
• Preparation and filing of statutory documents/returns with the Registrar of Companies & other authorities to comply with periodic filing requirements or notify changes regarding the company.
• Maintenance of statutory books including registers of members, directors, and secretaries.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable legislations, laws, and regulations, including Foreign Exchange laws, and keeping board members informed of their responsibilities.
• Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and taking appropriate action.
• Coordinating with regulators, authorities, banks, lawyers, auditors, and other stakeholders in respective territories.
• Monitoring, updating, and maintaining all incorporated documents.
• Performing any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

• Qualified Company Secretary with a minimum of 10-15 years of work experience in handling secretarial compliances independently.
• Well-versed with the applicable Companies Act and other laws of respective countries.
• Experience in working with Joint Ventures entities and M&A transactions.
• Experience in working with listed companies is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in FEMA compliances and regulations.
• Experience in working with multiple overseas entities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.