Job Role – Company Secretary      

Company Name - India Accelerator

Department – Finance

About us

India Accelerator (IA) is more than just a business; it's a comprehensive ecosystem designed to foster startup success, create wealth for investors, and drive entrepreneurship in India. As a leading player in the startup ecosystem, IA brings together key stakeholders, including Academia, Industry, Government, and Startups, aiming to place the Indian entrepreneurial landscape on the global map. Our investment thesis is to back high-potential, undervalued startups and add value through capital, knowledge, and networks.:

About the role

As the Company Secretary (CS) at India Accelerator, you will be instrumental in maintaining the compliance, governance, and regulatory aspects of the multiple legal entities within the IA ecosystem. Working closely with senior leadership and startups, your role will go beyond routine CS functions. You will help ensure that IA’s operations, investments, and business practices align with its vision of creating a connected and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.

As a Company Secretary, you will be responsible for:

·      Corporate Governance: Ensure IA’s adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements. Ensure all IA entities operate within the scope of relevant laws.

·      Compliance Management: Maintain compliance with the Companies Act, SEBI, and other relevant regulatory bodies, ensuring that timely filings, disclosures, and reports are accurate and submitted on time.

·      Legal Support: Work alongside legal advisors to draft and review key documents such as shareholders' agreements, investor agreements, and MoUs.

·      Board Meetings & Documentation: Organize and manage board meetings, prepare and distribute agendas, minutes, and reports, and ensure the board’s compliance with governance protocols.

·      Investment Support: Provide support during due diligence processes for new investments, ensuring the necessary compliance and governance measures are in place before funding.

·      Investment Support: Provide support during due diligence processes for new investments, ensuring the necessary compliance and governance measures are in place before funding.

·      Risk Management: Identify areas of legal risk and provide proactive solutions to mitigate them, ensuring all entities operate within a compliant framework.

·      Stakeholder Management: Act as the bridge between IA’s different stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and accurate record-keeping across Academia, Industry, Government, and Startups.

·      Advisory Role to Startups: Provide governance and compliance-related advice to the startups in IA’s portfolio, guiding them through regulatory and legal challenges as they scale.

·      Investment Support: Provide support during due diligence processes for new investments, ensuring the necessary compliance and governance measures are in place before funding.

·      Risk Management: Identify areas of legal risk and provide proactive solutions to mitigate them, ensuring all entities operate within a compliant framework.

·      Stakeholder Management: Act as the bridge between IA’s different stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and accurate record-keeping across Academia, Industry, Government, and Startups.

·      Advisory Role to Startups: Provide governance and compliance-related advice to the startups in IA’s portfolio, guiding them through regulatory and legal challenges as they scale.

A Qualified Candidate Should have:

• Education: Qualified Company Secretary with membership from ICSI.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience, preferably with exposure to startup ecosystems, investment processes, and multi-entity structures.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Companies Act, corporate governance, legal frameworks, and regulatory compliances.
• Skills: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and document drafting skills. Ability to manage multiple entities and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Bonus: Familiarity with working in investment-focused environments or handling corporate affairs in accelerator programs will be an advantage.

      What you’ll bring to IA:

·      A deep understanding of regulatory and governance frameworks.

·      A proactive mindset to streamline compliance and governance processes.

·      A passion for the startup ecosystem and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

·      A collaborative approach, working closely with stakeholders across IA’s diverse ecosystem.

Additional Information :

·      Position - Full Time – On-Site Job

·      Location – Gurugram.

·      Compensation – ₹5 to ₹6 LPA

Contact Us : Please send your CV to Priya@finvolve.co.