ANANTHA KRISHNA BHAT
A2 Door No 46 Shanthi Nagar Co Operative Society, 2nd Main 4th Cross ST Bed Koramangala, Bengaluru
Summary
Experienced Semi Qualified Company Secretary with expertise in compliance, negotiation, and due diligence. Proficient in company laws, RBI regulations, and funding strategies, including debt and equity. Skilled in managing FEMA compliance and regulatory filings, ensuring adherence to the Companies Act and SEBI Regulations. Strong ability in drafting legal documents and providing strategic advice on cross-border transactions, committed to high standards of corporate governance. Ambitious Executive successful at setting policies, improving performance, and updating processes. Looking to apply knowledge and expertise to contribute to business sustainability and growth. Pursuing challenging new position at a growing organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CS EXECUTIVE
M/s. GURU & JANA
Bangalore
07.2023 - Current
- Managing end-to-end compliance for Indian subsidiaries of foreign holding companies (USA and UK) under the Companies Act, 2013, FEMA, and RBI regulations.
- Led strategic planning initiatives to align company goals with market trends.
- Handling complete ROC statutory and event-based filings, including ADT-1, MGT-14, PAS-3, DIR-3 KYC, DPT-3, MSME Form-I, and related compliance requirements.
- Independently managing AOC-4 (XBRL and Ind AS) filings, and coordinating certification requirements for MGT-8 from PCS.
- Executing the shifting of the registered office (intra-state and inter-state), including drafting resolutions, alteration of the MOA, and filings with the ROC/RD authorities.
- Managing dividend declaration and distribution compliance in accordance with Sections 123–127 of the Companies Act, 2013.
- Actively involved in Fast Track Mergers under Section 233, including scheme drafting, stakeholder approvals, and ROC/OL coordination.
- Organizing and conducting Board and General Meetings in compliance with Secretarial Standards (SS-1 and SS-2).
- Acting as a FEMA subject-matter expert, managing foreign investment compliance, including FC-GPR, FC-TRS, FLA Returns, and APR.
- Coordinating foreign securities issuance and share transfers, ensuring compliance with FEMA pricing guidelines, and RBI reporting norms.
- Providing regulatory and corporate law advisory to promoters, startups, and foreign stakeholders on compliance and governance matters.
ARTICLE TRAINEE AND TEAM LEADER
M/s. SHRI KP & ASSOCIATES
Bangalore
05.2019 - 06.2023
- Ensured regulatory compliance through proficient management of statutory books and board meetings.
- Drafted and maintained corporate meeting minutes and notices, adhering to all regulatory requirements.
- Managed statutory registers in line with FEMA regulations and Companies Act, 2013.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents for NCLT petitions and FEMA dispute resolutions.
- Processed funding requests within one day, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills.
- Provided strategic legal advisory to senior management, reinforcing corporate governance practices.
Education
CS Executive
ICSI
Delhi, India06-2023
B.COM - Mangalore
CANARA COLLEGE
Mangalore01.2019
PRE-UNIVERSITY - Kalladka
SRI RAMA PU COLLEGE
Kalladka01.2016
HIGHER SECONDARY - Kalladka
SRI RAMA HIGH SCHOOL
Kalladka01.2014
Skills
- Company Law
- Compliance management
- Mergers execution
- Meeting coordination
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership
- Workflow planning
- Team player
- Statutory filings
- Corporate governance
- Regulatory advisory
- Corporate Governance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Legal Advisory
Languages
- Hindi
- Kannada
- Malayalam
- English
- Tulu
Timeline
CS EXECUTIVE
M/s. GURU & JANA
07.2023 - Current
ARTICLE TRAINEE AND TEAM LEADER
M/s. SHRI KP & ASSOCIATES
05.2019 - 06.2023
CS Executive
ICSI
B.COM - Mangalore
CANARA COLLEGE
PRE-UNIVERSITY - Kalladka
SRI RAMA PU COLLEGE
HIGHER SECONDARY - Kalladka
SRI RAMA HIGH SCHOOL