Company Description Abhijith Preman & Co. LLP (APCALLP) is a boutique Chartered Accountancy and financial advisory firm serving startups, growth-stage businesses, SMEs, corporates, and investors across Bengaluru, Kochi, and Kozhikode. The firm specializes in transaction advisory, mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, financial due diligence, investment compliance, and Virtual CFO services, with a focus on high-impact strategic and financial decisions.

APCALLP has a proven track record, having supported numerous due diligence engagements, fundraising rounds, acquisitions, and financial models with over $70 million in transaction value enabled. The firm operates as a high-conviction, low-volume practice, partnering closely with a curated client base to deliver deep involvement, faster execution, and sharp strategic inputs. For organizations seeking a balance between depth, speed, and ownership, APCALLP offers an alternative to both large, rigid firms and smaller, compliance-only practices.

Role Description The Company Secretary will manage corporate secretarial and governance functions for clients and internal entities, ensuring compliance with applicable company, securities, and allied laws. This full-time, on-site role is based in Bengaluru and involves preparing and maintaining statutory registers, minutes, resolutions, and other secretarial records. The role includes organizing and documenting Board, Committee, and shareholder meetings, handling filings with regulatory authorities, and monitoring compliance calendars and event-based requirements.

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Secretary will support transaction-related secretarial work for fundraising, M&A;, and investment compliance, coordinate with legal, finance, and external stakeholders, and provide guidance on corporate governance best practices. The role also includes drafting and reviewing relevant corporate documents, assisting in policy formulation, and contributing to process improvements and internal controls.

Qualifications

- Professional qualification as Company Secretary (ACS/CS), with valid membership from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India; additional qualifications in law, finance, or accounting are an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of Companies Act, corporate laws, secretarial standards, and governance frameworks; exposure to securities laws, FEMA, and LLP regulations is beneficial.
- Experience in conducting and documenting Board and shareholder meetings, drafting minutes and resolutions, and maintaining statutory registers and records.
- Hands-on experience with regulatory filings and compliances (MCA, ROC and related authorities), including event-based and periodic filings.
- Prior exposure to fundraising, M&A;, due diligence, or investment compliance in a professional services or corporate setting is preferred.
- Proficiency with MS Office and common compliance/secretarial software tools; ability to work with spreadsheets, trackers, and documentation management systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and apply legal and regulatory provisions

📌 Company Secretary (Kochi)
🏢 Abhijith Preman u0026 Co. LLP Chartered Accountants
📍 Kochi