Avneet Singh Kohli
Hyderabad
Summary
Seasoned Company Secretary with a proven track record at Fourth Partner Energy Private Limited and Tanvi Foods India Limited, excelling in corporate governance and stakeholder communication. Expert in regulatory filings and board administration, significantly enhancing compliance and operational efficiency. Demonstrates a strong blend of strategic oversight and interpersonal skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Company Secretary
Fourth Partner Energy Private Limited
Hyderabad
11.2020 - Current
- Insightful experience in handling board, shareholder meetings, and committee meetings, like Audit, CSR, and Nomination and Remuneration.
- Preparation of agendas, and drafting of notices, minutes, reports, letters, applications, and other documents as per the applicable laws vis-à-vis the requirements of the company.
- Primary responsibility is to take care of the entire gamut of activities in the secretarial and governance domain, including advisory to management on various compliance and corporate governance issues.
- Coordinating with internal auditors and statutory/secretarial auditors in completing the internal audit and secretarial/financial audit, respectively.
- Reviewing of financial statements.
- Coordinating with the bank, chartered accountants, company secretary, and legal advisors.
- Creation of charge, creation of pledge of shares held by a foreign company.
- Various aspects under the Companies Act, 2013, pertaining to private placement and rights issue.
- Appointment and Resignation of Directors: Appointment of Statutory Auditors.
- Increase of Authorized Share Capital.
- Extension of holding AGM: Maintaining statutory books, i.e. Registers of members, directors, etc.
- Filing various returns and e-forms, as well as regular and event compliances related to the Registrar of Companies.
- Planning the transactions for equity infusion to be made by the promoters and captive users as per the electricity laws.
- Issuance and allotment of quasi-equity instruments, i.e., preference shares, debentures, and warrants, etc.
- Shifting of the registered office from one state to another.
- FDI regulations: Filing of Form FC-GPR, FC-TRS, and Downstream Investment (DI) along with FIFP intimation.
- Creation of ISIN and dematerialization of equity shares and debentures; opening of Demat accounts for corporate shareholders, including foreign shareholders; and issuance of non-convertible debentures, optionally convertible debentures, and compulsory convertible debentures.
- External Commercial Borrowings: Fresh loan approval, monthly compliance, and transfer of ECB.
- Reviewing financial statements, coordinating with the bank, chartered accountants, company secretary, and legal advisors. •
- Creation of charge, creation of pledge of shares held by a foreign company.
Company Secretary
Tanvi Foods India Limited
Hyderabad
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Issuance of preferential warrants, conversion of warrants, and bonus of securities.
- Working on migration from the SME Board to the Main Board (SEBI).
- Leading the secretarial and legal functions for Tanvi and its group companies.
- Secretarial compliance with respect to. Deposits, beneficial ownership, active company status, DIR-3 KYC, etc.
- Drafting various petitions to the Regional Director.
- Preparation of the Annual Report of Listed and Private Companies.
- Activities in connection with the alteration of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company.
- Drafting of Resolutions and Notices.
- Organized and conducted Board, Committee, Annual, and Extraordinary General Meetings.
- Preparation of minutes of Board, Committee, Annual General, and Extraordinary Meetings.
- XBRL filing of accounts for the group companies.
- Fast Track Merger.
- SEBI Regulations.
- Event-based compliance of listed entities.
- Quarterly and Half-Yearly Compliances.
- Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange.
- Disclosures under SAST Regulations.
- Disclosures under PIT regulations.
- Drafting of various policies under the PIT Regulations, 2015, and LODR Regulations, 2015.
- Lock-in of shares as per SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, 2009.
- Foreign Exchange Management Act.
- Filing of APR and Annual Return on Foreign Assets and Liabilities.
Company Secretary
PS RAO & Associates
Hyderabad
10.2015 - 03.2019
- Incorporation of companies, LLPs, liaison offices, etc.
- Private placement and rights issue of equity shares and convertible instruments.
- Preparation and filing of various forms and returns with the MCA, e-BIZ, banks, and financial institutions.
- Preparation of documents and forms related to the name change of companies under the Companies Act, 2013.
- Preparation of documents and forms related to the increase of authorized share capital of the company under the Companies Act, 2013.
- Preparation of documents and forms related to the allotment of shares by way of rights issue, bonus issue, and preferential allotment under the Companies Act, 2013.
- Preparation of documents and forms related to the adoption of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the company under the Companies Act, 2013.
- Liaison with the Registrar of Companies, the Regional Director, and various government officials. Departments.
- Preparation of various other forms and documents related to the appointment and resignation of key managerial persons under the Companies Act, 2013.
- Preparation of the agenda, minutes, and action taken report of board meetings and various board committees.
- Smooth conduct of Board Meetings, Annual General Meetings, and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings.
- Calculation, payment, and disbursement of interim and final dividends.
- Creation, modification, and registration of charges.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
Panjab University
Ludhiana04-2015
Institute of Company Secretaries of India - Company Secretary
ICSI
New Delhi02-2015
Bachelors of Commerce - Commerce
Panjab University
Ludhiana, Punjab04-2011
Skills
- Corporate secretarial practice
- Due diligence
- Board administration
- Regulatory filings
- Stakeholder communication
- Corporate governance
- Share capital management
- Fundraising Activities
- Preferential & Private Placement
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Punjabi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Websites
Accomplishments
- Adjudged as Best Presenter Male in MSOP (Management Skills Orientation Programme) by NIRC - ICSI.
- Graduated B. Com from GGN Khalsa College, Panjab University in year 2011 with distinction.
- Awarded with best XBRL user.
Affiliations
- Strong communication skills
- Event management and co-ordination.
- Proficient knowledge of MS-Office, XBRL, IT Skills.
- Team Player & Commendable Inter-personal skills
Timeline
Group Company Secretary
Fourth Partner Energy Private Limited
11.2020 - Current
Company Secretary
Tanvi Foods India Limited
04.2019 - 10.2020
Company Secretary
PS RAO & Associates
10.2015 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
Panjab University
Institute of Company Secretaries of India - Company Secretary
ICSI
Bachelors of Commerce - Commerce
Panjab University
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