Company Secretary

Job description

Title: Company Secretary

Location: Bangalore, India

Company Profile

Sturlite is a Bangalore based electrical products company founded in 2009 with a vision to provide best in class electrical products to consumers. It is one of the fastest growing companies in this category and deals primarily in lighting (bulbs, LEDs, interior/exterior lighting etc.) and wiring, and it is now entering the category of switches, MCBs, etc. In future Sturlite would also want to enter into small electrical appliances like fans, geysers, kitchen appliances etc.

It is a rapidly growing company with 2X annual business growth, having established itself in South & West India markets in the last few years, the company is aiming at a pan India presence by this year end and aiming to be one of the major players in the category within the next 3 years.

Key Responsibilities - Company Secretary -FMEG Industries.

1. Board, Committee & Governance Leadership

• Act as Secretary to the Board and key Committees (Audit, NRC, SRC, CSR, Risk Management).
• Advise the Board on corporate governance, SEBI (LODR) requirements, and evolving regulatory expectations.
• Plan, convene, and document Board/Committee meetings and AGMs in compliance with SS-1 & SS-2.
• Ensure effective implementation of Board decisions and governance frameworks.

2. SEBI & Stock Exchange Compliance

• Ensure end-to-end compliance with SEBI (LODR) Regulations, PIT Regulations, Takeover Code, ICDR, Buyback Regulations, etc.
• Manage timely disclosures, corporate announcements, and filings with stock exchanges.
• Monitor insider trading compliance, trading window norms, and UPSI controls.
• Act as the designated Compliance Officer under SEBI regulations.

3. Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, FEMA, RBI, MCA, and other applicable laws.
• Oversee ROC filings, statutory registers, and maintenance of corporate records.
• Liaise with regulators, auditors, and secretarial auditors.

4. Investor Relations & Shareholder Management

• Handle shareholder communications, grievances, and coordination with Registrar & Transfer Agent (RTA).
• Support earnings releases, annual reports, AGM processes, and investor presentations.
• Ensure transparent, timely, and accurate disclosures to investors and analysts.

5. Corporate Actions & Strategic Transactions

• Manage corporate actions such as dividends, buybacks, ESOPs, bonus/rights issues.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, demergers, and restructuring initiatives.
• Conduct legal due diligence and ensure regulatory approvals.

6. Risk, Ethics & ESG Compliance

• Oversee implementation of Codes of Conduct, whistle-blower mechanism, and ethical policies.
• Support ESG, CSR, and sustainability disclosures as per regulatory and stakeholder expectations.
• Strengthen internal compliance monitoring and risk governance frameworks.

7. Legal & Cross-Functional Support

• Review and advise on key contracts, policies, and legal documentation.
• Work closely with finance, internal audit, legal, and business teams.
• Track regulatory changes impacting manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, and exports.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Deep expertise in SEBI regulations and listed company governance
• Strong drafting, disclosure, and regulatory liaison skills
• Strategic thinking with high integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to work with Board members, investors, and senior leadership
• Strong understanding of manufacturing/FMEG business dynamics

Qualifications

• Member of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) Mandatory
• LLB Preferred
• Exposure to ESG / corporate governance certifications Advantage