Functions and role of a Company Secretary in India
Every corporate needs a Company Secretary to take care of its legal and compliance matters. A Company Secretary is considered to be:
- An expert in Company Law, Corporate and Securities Laws
- A vital link between the company and its:
- Board of Directors
- Shareholders
- Government and Regulatory Authorities
- A conscience seeker of the company
- A compliance officer of the company
- A corporate planner and strategic manager
- An in- house legal counsel
A Company Secretary being multidisciplinary professional can render services in the following areas:
- Corporate Governance Services
- Corporate Secretarial Services
- Secretarial/Compliance Audit and Certification Services
- Corporate Laws Advisory and Representation Services
- Financial Market Services
- Management Services
- Corporate Laws Advisory Services
- Representation Services
- Arbitration and Conciliation Services
- Public Issue, Listing and Securities Management
- Banking Services
- Takeover Code, Insider Trading
- Securities Compliance and Certification Services
- Finance and Accounting Services
- Taxation Services
- International Trade and WTO Services.
- General/Strategic Management
- Corporate Communication and Public Relations
- Human Resources Management
- Information Technology
Qualifying CS can open up the above prospects. For more details, visit the official website of ICSI (Institute of Company Secretaries of India)
