Corporate Secretary-Associate Director

Job Title – Company Secretary-Associate Director

Management Level: 05-Associate Director

Location: Mumbai

Must have skills: Strong knowledge of Company Law and FEMA regulations

Job Summary:

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, Accenture offers Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services and Accenture Song - all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers.

Accenture India has operations in 16 cities across India and have ~ 350k employees spread across these locations.

We are looking for a qualified member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), with a minimum of 20 years of experience for the position of Company Secretary of the Accenture India legal entity, to lead the Corporate Secretarial team.

Reporting will be to the Managing Director, Legal.

Corporate Secretarial team ensures compliance with company law matters and compliances related to V & As, entity integrations and the like. Internal clients range from HR, Finance, Controllership, Taxation, Recruitment, Real Estate, Workplace, Global Asset Protection (GAP), Marketing and Communication (Marcom), Infrastructure Services, and Government Relations.

Roles & Responsibilities:

This role offers an opportunity to be at the forefront of corporate governance in one of the world's leading organizations.

Far beyond traditional secretarial and compliance responsibilities, the candidate will serve as a strategic advisor, partnering with senior leadership to drive effective governance across a complex global organization.

What makes this role unique?

Be a trusted advisor to senior leaders and MD-level stakeholders

Work in a dynamic, multi-jurisdictional, multi-entity environment

Partner across functions to influence key organizational decisions

Contribute to emerging governance priorities, including AI and evolving business models

High-impact role with significant ownership and visibility

Key Responsibilities

This role is broad and involves leading the company law compliance, mergers and other corporate actions, FEMA compliance and others, including, but not limited to the following.

Strong and thorough knowledge of Company Law including CSR

Sound knowledge of FEMA related to foreign remittances, ODI and FLA compliances

Provide strategic counsel to a seasoned Board by advising on governance best practices, company law compliance, board composition, and enterprise risk management

Work closely with finance, internal audit, tax, HR and legal teams on all matters related to Accenture India governance matters and related regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives and stakeholder expectations

Assess impact of changes in law and regulatory environment, impacting the Company

Liaise with external legal counsel and regulatory advisors for effectively managing compliance

Undertake and drive process and system improvements

Guidance during due diligence and structuring decisions related to acquisitions

Strong knowledge and experience on rectification of FEMA non-compliances related to share allotments and transfers to non-residents

Ensuring compliance related to all statutory meetings such as Board / Committee meetings, General meetings, as may be required by law, within prescribed timelines.

Ensure that Board procedures and internal policy approvals are diligently adhered to.

Guidance on drafting Directors reports, CSR reports, loan agreements

Ensure compliance of all regulatory filings with MCA / RBI including filings for adhoc events, as may be necessary.

Ensure that secretarial audit is conducted as per prescribed timelines, in compliance with Secretarial standards.

Additional Information:

Candidate has to be a member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. Law degree will be an added advantage.

Minimum 20 years of relevant work experience in a Private Company or Practicing CS firm or a law firm handling corporate law matters.