Senior Manager- CS | Scrabble & Jigsaw

Posted on March 22, 2024

Job Description

ABOUT LIGHTHOUSE LEARNING India's leading Early Childhood & K-12 Education company – Lighthouse Learning (formerly known as EuroKids International), is committed to delivering the Joy of Learning to students in the early childhood education and K12 segments. With its portfolio of brands - EuroKids Preschool, Kangaroo Kids Preschool, EuroSchool, Billabong High International, Centre Point Group of Schools (Nagpur), Heritage Xperiential Group of Schools, Lighthouse Learning is committed to delivering a holistic, nurturing and secure learning environment for children. With a ‘Child First’ ideology at its core, the group is committed to delivering a robust foundation for future generations with innovation in pedagogy, use of appropriate technology and focus on child safety. With a network of over 1,400 pre- schools and 53 Schools, Lighthouse Learning empowers 1000+ women entrepreneurs across the nation and employs a workforce of over 10,000. Click here to know more about Lighthouse Learning Position Title Company Secretary Grade/ Band Senior Manager Business Group Corporate Role Type Individual Contributor Location HO Reports to Finance Controller Purpose The role holder will ensure compliance with the statutory requirements under Companies Act, FEMA and other corporate laws for the Group Entities, conduct planned activities to ensure zero compliance issues or lapses, proactive and transaction based advisory through sound research. Excellent drafting skill and professional communication is a must. JOB DESCRIPTION – COMPANY SECRETARYRole and responsibilities 1. Compliance priorities:  Timely preparation of Agenda and notice of Board /General Meetings  Minutes of Companies & Trusts: Completion of minutes from Drafting, till getting them signed and maintaining them physically and digitally.  Drafting of resolutions and circular resolutions  Send out notice of Board and General meetings to the Directors and conducting of Board meeting. (Physically and through VC).  Update all Statutory Registers and other records, data to be maintained as per Companies Act and filing of statutory forms.  Preparation, verification, certification and uploading of various forms and returns under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.  Provide assistance in Annual filing & XBRL filing of accounts and during Audit.  Coordinate with external consultants for matters before the NCLT/ ROC,/High Court  Proactively advise for any Good Corporate Governance practices, on newRole and responsibilities regulations, exemptions.  Assist / manage RBI filings such as FC-GPR, FC-TRS, FLA etc and coordinating with Ad bankers.  Coordinate with RTA and NSDL for executing documents for various corporate actions.  Manage compliance of Trusts & Societies.  Prepare Board reports and other documents related to pre AGM & AGM .  Ensure that the Company complies with Secretarial Standards, Statutory obligations, laws, regulation and policies and new Amendments.  Coordinate with various consultants & vendors 2. Working knowledge of legal concepts and documents – such as POA, indemnities, declarations is desirable 3. Implement and improve administrative processes for efficient workflow by:  Maintaining various MIS for assignments handled and custody of contracts.  Maintaining Data in both physical and electronic formats. Experience and Qualification Essential Desirable  Qualified Company Secretary  At least 8-10 years’ experience in a Company Secretarial role  FEMA compliance knowledge would be added advantage.  Preferably candidates with experience in a PE funded company. Competencies Functional Behavioral  Sound business communication.  Knowledge of Company Law and other related Laws  Well versed with legal terminologies & interpretation of laws.  Computer proficient with MS-office  Ability to work under pressure  Time management  Detail orientation  Ability to maintain confidentialityKey Stakeholders that the role holder will interact with Internal External  Legal, Finance , Sales, COT  Colleagues within the department  Law firms and agencies  Consultants Lighthouse is an equal opportunity employer and its recruitment and selection process does not discriminate on gender, caste, creed, class, language, region, race etc. Candidates meeting the required qualifications as per the job description and specification shall be provided with a fair opportunity for employment