Company Secretary

About Aavishkaar Group

Aavishkaar Group is a global impact platform focused on bridging opportunity gaps for the emerging three billion. Operating across India, Emerging Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa, the Group drives financial inclusion, MSME financing, and ecosystem building to enable sustainable growth in underserved markets.

With over USD 1 billion in impact assets, its ecosystem includes Aavishkar Capital, Arohan Financial Services, Ashv Finance, and Intellecap, working together across investment, lending, and advisory to catalyze inclusive development. With over two decades of experience across sectors like financial inclusion, agriculture, and climate, the Group provides CIRCA with a strong foundation of operational discipline, governance, and systems-scale impact.

More info: https://aavishkaargroup.com/

Position Description

We are looking for a qualified Company Secretary with 3-4 years of post-qualification experience to manage corporate compliance, governance, and regulatory filings. The role requires hands-on ownership of secretarial functions, FEMA compliances, and legal documentation, with the ability to work independently and engage with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities1. Secretarial & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable rules

• Manage Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, and General Meetings (notices, agenda, minutes, resolutions)

• Maintain statutory registers and records

• Filing of forms and returns with Ministry of Corporate Affairs

2. FEMA & Foreign Investment Compliance:

• Handle compliances under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA)

• Filing of FCGPR, FCTRS, FLA, APR and other RBI-related forms

• Liaison with authorized dealers and regulatory authorities

3. Legal & Contractual Support:

• Drafting, reviewing, and vetting agreements (NDAs, service agreements, shareholder agreements, etc.)

• Support in contract management and legal documentation

4. Corporate Governance:

• Support implementation of good governance practices

• Ensure adherence to shareholder agreements

5. Other Responsibilities:

• Assist in due diligence, audits, and transaction support

• Handle regulatory queries and notices

• Provide general legal and compliance support to internal teams

Required Qualifications, Key Skills & Competencies

• Education: Qualified Company Secretary (CS) from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India

• Bachelor's degree in commerce / law / business administration (B.Com, LLB, BBA)

• 3-4 years of relevant post-qualification experience in corporate secretarial and compliance roles

• Strong knowledge of company law, FEMA, and corporate governance

• Basic understanding of legal drafting and contracts

• Good communication and stakeholder management skills

• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments

Equal Opportunity Employer: Aavishkaar Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified individuals from diverse professional, cultural and academic backgrounds, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, and nationality and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.