Assistant Manager - Company Secretary
Apotex Inc. · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- On site
- Full-time
- ₹800,000 / year
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Manage compliance with Indian Companies Act and allied acts.
- Handle RBI requirements and liaise with statutory authorities.
- Organize Board and General Meetings, prepare minutes.
- Implement corporate governance and legal compliance processes.
- Advise on managerial and corporate governance matters.
About the role
About Apotex Inc.
Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.
For more information visit: www.apotex.com .
Job Summary
Company Secretarial Functions – Ensure that all the applicable / statutory provisions under Indian Companies Act, 2013 and other allied Acts are taken care of on timely and proper manner.
Job Responsibilities
- Initiate, drive process rigor and accuracy, execute and manage compliance under Corporate & Other Laws.
- Compliance with requirements of RBI.
- Compliances and liaising with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Registrar of Companies, the Reserve Bank of India and other statutory authorities.
- Convening Board Meetings and General Meetings, preparing agenda and minutes.
- Implementing of Corporate Governance processes.
- Adhere to all rules and regulation concerning the company practices and procedures.
- Supporting compliance with all statutory requirements and working with internal and external agencies to carry out legal compliance checks.
- Guide other functional members on the Company Law on issues related to document management, litigation holds, litigation strategy, and document management process improvements.
- Advise Board of Directors on key managerial and corporate governance issues.
- Make requisite regulatory filings.
Job Requirements
Education
- Qualified member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
- Graduate from any recognised Universities of India.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Candidate with experience in providing Company Secretarial support to Healthcare, Research organizations and / or Consulting Companies would be preferred.
- Unyielding commitment to ethics & high personal integrity and impeccable professional ethics.
- Ability to communicate effectively and inspire confidence in teams, executive management, and peers.
- Ability to successfully work in cross-functional teams.
- Ability and courage to question status quo and develop solutions to address concerns.
- Effective and efficient delivery of top-quality Company Secretarial services in the corporate environment.
Experience
- Approximately 1-2 years of experience with preferably in-house experience with the above responsibilities.
At Apotex, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and accessible work environment, where all everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to succeed.
We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.
Key skills/competency
- Company Secretary
- Corporate Law
- Compliance
- Corporate Governance
- Regulatory Filings
- RBI Compliance
- Board Meetings
- Minutes Preparation
- Liaising with Authorities
- Legal Compliance
Skills & topics
- Assistant Manager Company Secretary
- Company Secretary
- Corporate Law
- Compliance
- Corporate Governance
- Regulatory Filings
- RBI
- Board Meetings
- Minutes
- Legal Compliance
- Healthcare Industry
- Institute of Company Secretaries of India
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your Company Secretary qualifications and Indian Companies Act expertise.
- Showcase relevant experience: Emphasize your in-house experience in healthcare or consulting sectors.
- Demonstrate ethical standards: Underscore your commitment to integrity and professional ethics.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss corporate governance and regulatory compliance scenarios.
- Express interest: Clearly articulate your understanding of Apotex's mission and values.
Technical preparation
Review Indian Companies Act, 2013 thoroughly.,Familiarize with RBI compliance requirements.,Practice drafting board meeting minutes.,Understand corporate governance best practices.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you ensured regulatory compliance.,How do you handle conflicting priorities effectively?,Share an experience advising senior management.,How do you maintain professional ethics under pressure?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for the Assistant Manager Company Secretary role at Apotex Inc.?
- The Assistant Manager Company Secretary at Apotex Inc. will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Indian Companies Act, 2013, managing RBI requirements, liaising with statutory authorities like the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Registrar of Companies, convening board and general meetings, preparing minutes, implementing corporate governance processes, and advising the Board of Directors on key issues.
- What qualifications are essential for the Assistant Manager Company Secretary position at Apotex Inc.?
- To be considered for the Assistant Manager Company Secretary role at Apotex Inc., you must be a qualified member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and a graduate from a recognized university in India.
- Is there a preference for specific industry experience for this role at Apotex Inc.?
- Yes, Apotex Inc. prefers candidates with experience in providing Company Secretarial support to Healthcare, Research organizations, and/or Consulting Companies for the Assistant Manager Company Secretary role.
- What kind of experience level is expected for the Assistant Manager Company Secretary at Apotex Inc.?
- The Assistant Manager Company Secretary role at Apotex Inc. typically requires approximately 1-2 years of experience, with a preference for in-house experience related to the stated responsibilities.
- How does Apotex Inc. support diversity and inclusion in its recruitment process for the Assistant Manager Company Secretary role?
- Apotex Inc. is committed to fostering a welcoming and accessible work environment. They offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process for roles like the Assistant Manager Company Secretary. If you require accommodation for an interview or testing, please inform them.
- What are the key soft skills required for an Assistant Manager Company Secretary at Apotex Inc.?
- For the Assistant Manager Company Secretary role at Apotex Inc., essential soft skills include effective communication, the ability to inspire confidence in teams and management, success in cross-functional teams, courage to question the status quo, and the ability to deliver high-quality Company Secretarial services.