Company Secretary

Company: Almond House Private Limited
Location: Hyderabad
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 5–10 Years (Qualified Company Secretary)
Qualification: Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) – Mandatory. LLB will be an added advantage.

About Almond House

Almond House is one of South India's leading premium sweets, bakery, and confectionery brands. The company operates across manufacturing, retail, and packaged foods, with renowned brands including Almond House and Manam Chocolate. We are looking for a dynamic Company Secretary to strengthen our corporate governance framework and ensure statutory compliance across the organization.

Key ResponsibilitiesSecretarial & Corporate Compliance

- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, Secretarial Standards (SS-1 & SS-2), and applicable corporate laws.

- Manage all MCA/ROC filings including AOC-4, MGT-7, DIR, PAS, SH and other statutory forms.

- Maintain statutory registers, minutes books, and corporate records.

- Prepare and file annual returns and other statutory documents within prescribed timelines.

- Develop and monitor the company's statutory compliance calendar.

Board & Shareholder Management
- Organize Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, and Annual General Meetings (AGMs).

- Prepare Board agendas, notices, explanatory statements, and meeting papers.

- Draft Board resolutions, shareholder resolutions, and minutes.

- Track implementation of Board decisions and maintain action trackers.

Corporate Governance
- Advise the Board of Directors and senior management on governance matters and legal obligations.

- Ensure adherence to corporate governance best practices.

- Maintain Director disclosures, DIN records, DIR-3 KYC, and related statutory documentation.

Legal & Regulatory Compliance
- Coordinate with external legal counsel on contracts, litigation, and legal documentation.





- Support regulatory compliance relating to GST, FSSAI, Labour Laws, and other applicable regulations.

- Review legal agreements from a compliance perspective.

- Identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.

Corporate Actions
- Handle share allotments, transfer of shares, increase in authorised capital, issue of securities, and related corporate actions.

- Support mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and due diligence activities whenever required.

- Monitor related-party transactions and ensure necessary approvals.

Audit & Stakeholder Coordination
- Coordinate with Statutory Auditors, Secretarial Auditors, Internal Auditors, Banks, Financial Institutions, and Regulatory Authorities.

- Facilitate compliance audits and implement audit recommendations.

Desired Candidate Profile
- Qualified Company Secretary (ICSI Membership Mandatory).

- 5–10 years of relevant experience in Secretarial and Compliance functions.

- Strong knowledge of the Companies Act, 2013, MCA procedures, Secretarial Standards, and corporate governance.

- Experience in Manufacturing, FMCG, Food Processing, Retail, or Consumer Goods sectors is preferred.

- Excellent drafting, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- Proficiency in MCA V3 portal, MS Office, and compliance management systems.

Key Skills

Company Secretary, Companies Act 2013, Corporate Governance, Secretarial Compliance, ROC Filings, MCA Portal, Board Meetings, AGM, EGM, Secretarial Standards, Statutory Registers, Corporate Law, Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Board Resolutions, Corporate Records, Share Capital, Due Diligence, FEMA, Legal Documentation, Audit Coordination.

What We Offer

- Opportunity to work with one of South India's fastest-growing premium food brands.

- Exposure to strategic Board-level decision-making.

- Collaborative and professional work setting.

- Career growth and leadership opportunities.

📌 Company Secretary (Hyderabad)
🏢 Almond House
📍 Hyderabad