Assistant Company Secretary

mPokket · India

Key Responsibilities

Board & Committee Governance

• Assist in convening meetings of the Board of Directors and other Board-level committees as mandated for NBFCs.
• Prepare and circulate notices, agendas, and detailed minutes within statutory timelines; maintain minute books and follow up on action items.
• Coordination on scheduling, disclosures, declarations (Form DIR-8, MBP-1), and Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC).
• Support the Board and committees in implementing governance practices including policies.
• Support maintenance of statutory registers, records, and disclosures required under the RBI's corporate governance guidelines for NBFCs.

Statutory & Secretarial Compliance

• Prepare and file statutory forms and returns with the Registrar of Companies (RoC) / MCA21 portal, including annual returns (MGT-7), financial statements (AOC-4), charge filings (CHG-1/CHG-4), and other event-based filings.
• Maintain and update statutory registers required to be maintained under the Companies Act, 2013.
• Assist in convening the Annual General Meeting (AGM), Extraordinary General Meetings (EGM), including preparation of notices, resolutions, and explanatory statements.
• Support drafting and maintenance of the Annual Report and any other relevant reports as may be statutorily required under any relevant provisions of the act applicable to the Company.
• Maintain and update the compliance calendar/tracker covering all applicable laws.
• Prepare periodic compliance certificates and MIS reports for the Board, Audit Committee, and senior management.
• Support internal, statutory and secretarial auditors during audits and inspections, and assist in closing observations/action points.
• Assist in maintaining the company's policies

Other Responsibilities

• Support due diligence, documentation and secretarial compliance for fund-raising activities
• Coordinate with legal, finance and business teams to ensure alignment of corporate actions with regulatory requirements.
• Keep abreast of amendments in corporate and financial sector laws and proactively advise management on their impact.
• Assist in managing correspondence with debenture trustees, depositories (NSDL/CDSL), and Registrar & Transfer Agents (RTA).

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Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) with 2–4 years of post-qualification experience in Company Secretarial functions, preferably within an NBFC, Bank, or RBI-regulated Financial Services organization.
• Alternatively, Semi-qualified CS professionals with 5–8 years of relevant experience in Company Secretarial and Compliance functions.
• Strong working knowledge of: Companies Act, 2013, RBI Master Directions applicable to NBFCs, Secretarial Standards (SS-1 & SS-2), FEMA , SEBI (LODR) Regulations (where applicable)
• Hands-on experience with MCA21 portal, ROC filings, Corporate Actions, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent drafting skills for Board Minutes, Resolutions, Notices, and regulatory correspondence.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and secretarial/compliance management tools.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in an NBFC, Bank, FinTech, or other RBI-regulated financial institution.
• Exposure to fund-raising transactions, due diligence, and corporate restructuring activities.
• Experience working with NSDL/CDSL, Registrar & Transfer Agents (RTA), and Debenture Trustees.
• Familiarity with governance reporting, compliance MIS, and Board management processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.

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What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing FinTech organization with direct exposure to Board governance, corporate compliance, and strategic business initiatives.
• Gain hands-on experience managing secretarial, RBI, and corporate governance compliance in a regulated NBFC environment.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership, legal, finance, and cross-functional teams on high-impact corporate actions.
• Accelerate your professional growth by working in a dynamic, ownership-driven culture that values learning, integrity, and continuous development.

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Who We Are

Our Approach to Talent and Culture

At mPokket, we focus on building high-performing teams driven by merit, ownership, and a shared ambition to solve real problems. We hire for capability, potential, and impact creating opportunities for individuals to grow, contribute meaningfully, and do their best work.

Our team reflects a diverse mix of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, enabling better decision-making and innovation. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, openness, and collaboration—where individuals feel valued, empowered, and inspired to make an impact.