Company Secretary

Company Overview

Foods & Inns Limited, established in 1967, is a leading Indian food processing and manufacturing company with an annual turnover of approximately ₹868 Crores (FY26). The company manufactures fruit pulp, purees, frozen foods, and food ingredients, catering to both B2B and B2C customers across India and international markets.

Job Summary

The Company Secretary will be responsible for managing secretarial compliances, corporate governance, regulatory requirements, and board-related activities. This role requires an experienced and qualified professional with strong exposure to listed companies to ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory frameworks, thereby supporting the company’s governance and compliance objectives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations, and other applicable statutory requirements.
• Manage statutory registers, records, and regulatory filings within prescribed timelines.
• Organize Board and Committee meetings, including preparation of agendas, notices, minutes, and action points.
• Handle stock exchange compliances, disclosures, and investor-related matters.
• Coordinate with auditors, legal advisors, regulators, and stock exchanges.
• Draft and review board resolutions, corporate agreements, and other legal documents.
• Oversee secretarial audits and ensure adherence to corporate governance practices.
• Advise management on regulatory, legal, and corporate governance matters.

Qualifications

• Qualified Company Secretary (CS) from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
• 7–12+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a listed company.
• Strong knowledge of the Companies Act, SEBI LODR Regulations, and corporate governance.
• Excellent drafting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to independently manage compliances and multiple priorities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in dealing with stock exchanges and regulatory authorities.
• Exposure to corporate restructuring and secretarial audits.
• Knowledge of Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) and Initial Public Offering (IPO)-related compliances.
• Additional qualification such as LLB is an added advantage but not mandatory.

Experience

7 to 12+ years of relevant experience, preferably with listed companies, handling secretarial and compliance functions.

Environment

The position is based in Mumbai, with a working schedule of 5 days per week. The role typically involves office-based work with coordination across various internal and external stakeholders.