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Member of the institute of company secretaries of india (company secretary).
Job summary
Amazon.com, inc., a us based mnc, has an exciting opening for a smart company secretary with eight to ten years of post-qualification experience to provide end to end secretarial support to various amazon businesses in indiaThe position is based at new delhi, or bengaluru.
The company secretary will report to a senior corporate counselThe company secretary will provide end-to-end secretarial support to various amazon subsidiaries in india, including advising on all secretarial matters, governance and compliances under companies act, 2013 and foreign exchange management act, 1999; co-ordinating and holding directors’ and shareholders’ meetings; maintaining and updating secretarial records and books; filing regulatory forms; supporting internal and statutory audit; administering and resolving secretarial issues; and providing secretarial advise on day to day business operations.
The company secretary will also work with the senior legal counsel on establishing and maintaining organization secretarial practice standards, process, templates and execute inter department processes, implement improvements and provide trainingThe company secretary will closely coordinate with the global paralegal teams and outside counsel on these tasks.
8 – 10 years or more of in-house legal experience with a multi-national company or a large indian corporate is highly preferredExperience working in a listed company and having a legal qualification will be preferred.
Competence in a broad range of areas such as company law, foreign exchange regulations, secretarial standards and governance, and statutory compliances is required; knowledge and experience of corporate and commercial laws, contract management will be an added advantageCandidate having a law degree will be given preference.
Key job responsibilities
Essential skills:
Description
1Knowledge and experience of company law, foreign exchange regulations, secretarial standards and governance, and statutory compliances is required.
2Extensive experience in coordinating and managing board, general, extraordinary and committee meetings.
3Ability to independently handle secretarial compliances, including convening of board and shareholders’ meeting, maintaining statutory records, and filings, and coordinating internal and statutory audits.
4Excellent ability to analyze and assess business requirement and provide secretarial advise and propose/implement solutions.
5Ability to function autonomously, yet communicate laterally and upwardly with ease.
6Strong business judgment.
7Excellent written and oral communication skills in english.
8Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and coordinate complex issues and projects with diverse levels of management and employees.
Key competencies:
Competency description
1Reliability, dependability
Works hard and does what it takes to get results and meets deadlinesTakes accountability and works well in a cross functional team.
2Writing, speaking and listening effectively
Writes, speaks and presents information effectively, clearly and with brevityCommunicates to improve understanding, decision-making and performanceUnderstands the value of listening to othersThink before speakingProbes to understand and confirms understanding of what is heardEncourages others to speak.
3Composure
Handles unexpected events calmlySuccessfully copes with unintended consequencesHelps co-workers thrive in stressful situationsIdentifies and manages stress due to lack of controlActs with the highest level of professionalism and maturity during crisis situationsLooks immediately for resolution rather than placing blame.
3Dealing with ambiguity
Able to function well in loosely structured situationsWorks effectively in situations involving uncertainty or lack of informationEffectively handles multiple projects or tasks at the same timeIs open to and responds flexibly to change.
4Open communication
Willing to ask and honestly answer the tough questionsTreats others’ opinions with respectFosters open communication and candid discussionsShares information that helps others do their job wellKeeps others in the loop.
6Company-wide perspective
Able to assess broader and deeper impact of decisionsFocuses on what is right for the company – not just what is best for the group, project or selfDoes not act in ways that sub-optimize for the overall businessWhen possible, encourages cross-functional and cross business brainstorming and project teaming.
A day in the life
Estimated percentage of time involved in essential functions:
150%
End-to-end drafting agenda, minutes, compiling and maintaining secretarial records and compliances, holding board, committee, annual and extraordinary general meetings, providing day to day advise on secretarial matters, supporting internal and statutory audit, supporting business delegation and authorizationHandle regulatory queries, draft and compile response / representations under the supervision of senior corporate counsel;
220%
Provides day-to-day advice on corporate laws;
320%
Co-ordinate and support restructuring initiatives and merger process between subsidiaries including the court proceedings;
510%
Work with senior corporate counsel to develop secretarial practice standards and inter department processes, effectively communicate secretarial and policy issues in a timely and proactive manner.
Preferred qualifications
Ll.b(undergraduate law degree) from a recognized university in india will be an added advantage.
Member of the institute of company secretaries of india (company secretary).
Job summary
Amazon.com, inc., a us based mnc, has an exciting opening for a smart company secretary with eight to ten years of post-qualification experience to provide end to end secretarial support to various amazon businesses in indiaThe position is based at new delhi, or bengaluru.
The company secretary will report to a senior corporate counselThe company secretary will provide end-to-end secretarial support to various amazon subsidiaries in india, including advising on all secretarial matters, governance and compliances under companies act, 2013 and foreign exchange management act, 1999; co-ordinating and holding directors’ and shareholders’ meetings; maintaining and updating secretarial records and books; filing regulatory forms; supporting internal and statutory audit; administering and resolving secretarial issues; and providing secretarial advise on day to day business operations.
The company secretary will also work with the senior legal counsel on establishing and maintaining organization secretarial practice standards, process, templates and execute inter department processes, implement improvements and provide trainingThe company secretary will closely coordinate with the global paralegal teams and outside counsel on these tasks.
8 – 10 years or more of in-house legal experience with a multi-national company or a large indian corporate is highly preferredExperience working in a listed company and having a legal qualification will be preferred.
Competence in a broad range of areas such as company law, foreign exchange regulations, secretarial standards and governance, and statutory compliances is required; knowledge and experience of corporate and commercial laws, contract management will be an added advantageCandidate having a law degree will be given preference.
Key job responsibilities
Essential skills:
Description
1Knowledge and experience of company law, foreign exchange regulations, secretarial standards and governance, and statutory compliances is required.
2Extensive experience in coordinating and managing board, general, extraordinary and committee meetings.
3Ability to independently handle secretarial compliances, including convening of board and shareholders’ meeting, maintaining statutory records, and filings, and coordinating internal and statutory audits.
4Excellent ability to analyze and assess business requirement and provide secretarial advise and propose/implement solutions.
5Ability to function autonomously, yet communicate laterally and upwardly with ease.
6Strong business judgment.
7Excellent written and oral communication skills in english.
8Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and coordinate complex issues and projects with diverse levels of management and employees.
Key competencies:
Competency description
1Reliability, dependability
Works hard and does what it takes to get results and meets deadlinesTakes accountability and works well in a cross functional team.
2Writing, speaking and listening effectively
Writes, speaks and presents information effectively, clearly and with brevityCommunicates to improve understanding, decision-making and performanceUnderstands the value of listening to othersThink before speakingProbes to understand and confirms understanding of what is heardEncourages others to speak.
3Composure
Handles unexpected events calmlySuccessfully copes with unintended consequencesHelps co-workers thrive in stressful situationsIdentifies and manages stress due to lack of controlActs with the highest level of professionalism and maturity during crisis situationsLooks immediately for resolution rather than placing blame.
3Dealing with ambiguity
Able to function well in loosely structured situationsWorks effectively in situations involving uncertainty or lack of informationEffectively handles multiple projects or tasks at the same timeIs open to and responds flexibly to change.
4Open communication
Willing to ask and honestly answer the tough questionsTreats others’ opinions with respectFosters open communication and candid discussionsShares information that helps others do their job wellKeeps others in the loop.
6Company-wide perspective
Able to assess broader and deeper impact of decisionsFocuses on what is right for the company – not just what is best for the group, project or selfDoes not act in ways that sub-optimize for the overall businessWhen possible, encourages cross-functional and cross business brainstorming and project teaming.
A day in the life
Estimated percentage of time involved in essential functions:
150%
End-to-end drafting agenda, minutes, compiling and maintaining secretarial records and compliances, holding board, committee, annual and extraordinary general meetings, providing day to day advise on secretarial matters, supporting internal and statutory audit, supporting business delegation and authorizationHandle regulatory queries, draft and compile response / representations under the supervision of senior corporate counsel;
220%
Provides day-to-day advice on corporate laws;
320%
Co-ordinate and support restructuring initiatives and merger process between subsidiaries including the court proceedings;
510%
Work with senior corporate counsel to develop secretarial practice standards and inter department processes, effectively communicate secretarial and policy issues in a timely and proactive manner.
Preferred qualifications
Ll.b(undergraduate law degree) from a recognized university in india will be an added advantage.
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