JHILIK PRADHAN
Pune
Summary
A Company Secretary with strong knowledge of company laws and legislation. Experienced in dealing with board meetings and translating governance theory into appropriate frameworks and processes. Compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements and able to assist with ensuring smooth administration of the company. Seeking challenging assignments in leadership position in compliance and secretarial department of the organization to ensure compliant and litigation free environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Officer Corporate Compliance
GREAT SOFTWARE LABORATORY PRIVATE LIMITED
12.2022 - Current
- Produced monthly compliance reports to ensure on time compliance by performing monthly compliance checks and avoiding potential fines or penalties for non-compliance issues. Monitoring of statutory compliance system in various countries.
- Achieved efficiency in compliance by facilitating compliance tracking and identifying root causes for non-compliance.
- Worked on documentation and certification required for custom compliance.
- Maintained regulatory compliance documentation to promote safety and compliance culture.
- Assisted in Trade Mark registrations in various geographies.
- Performed regular compliance reviews and audits, identifying non-compliance issues.
- Developed and maintained compliance database, tracking all compliance activities and documents.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulatory compliance during managed projects as per legal requirement.
- Provided assistance on compliance projects.
- Maintained compliance with environmental standards like ESG, drafting of policies, etc.
- Enhanced corporate governance by implementing efficient board meeting procedures and documentation practices.
- Managed share transfers, Share Split, issue of Duplicate Share Certificate and facilitated the stamping of Share Certificates, hence ensuring timely distribution to shareholders and compliance with statutory requirements.
- Drafted, reviewed and assisted in company policies, strengthening the overall understanding of internal guidelines.
- Coordinated seamless annual general meetings by meticulously organizing logistical details, preparing necessary documentation, and communicating effectively with stakeholders.
- Independently handled STPI/ Excise documentation and procedures - Preparation of Softex and Monthly/Annual progress reports under STPI requirements, License renewals, etc.
- Participation during the Due Diligence being undertaken for acquisition and merger.
- Co ordination in internal & external Audits.
- Interacting with Shareholders, Bankers, Auditors, Consultants and other intermediaries in various geographies.
- Assisted in merger applications.
LEGAL OFFICER
GREAT SOFTWARE LABORATORY PRIVATE LIMITED
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Reviewed client contracts and maintained relationships with clients through stringent cooperation on behalf of Great Software.
- Increased operational efficiency by developing improved filing systems for confidential client records and reports.
- Drafted and vetted non-disclosure agreements, and vendor agreements.
- Alteration MOA & AOA including drafting of re-stated articles.
- Assisted in XBRL filing
- Handled MSME Registration, E-waste annual filing
- Compliances of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) including formation of CSR policy and CSR Committee
- Drafting / vetting of various board/committees and general meetings documents such as notices, agenda papers, resolutions including post meeting compliances/ follow up matters;
- Maintenance of secretarial records/registers including maintenance of Minute Books as per Secretarial Standards issued by ICSI, Board’s Report and Annual report.
- Various reporting and E-Filling of Various Statutory forms, Reports and returns of Companies with ROC including CIN Changed , DIN Applications, DIN KYC and DSC Renewal.
- IEC (Import and Export Code) Registration and annual update.
- STPI and Customs compliances and reporting including de-bonding reporting
- Assisted in Compounding documentation.
COMPANY SECRETARY
NIHILENT ANALYTICS LIMITED, PUNE
05.2020 - 11.2020
JR. EXECUTIVE-LEGAL & SECRETARIAL
NIHILENT LIMITED, PUNE
10.2017 - 11.2020
- Drafting and detailed review of commercial agreements/contracts of all types.
- Negotiating terms of agreements/contracts Interacting with internal & external auditors and handling internal and statutory Audits.
- Prepare notices, agendas, minutes, share certificates and maintaining of statutory registers.
- Preparation of Annual Return, FCGPR and other documents to be filed with RBI.
- Assisted in preparation DRHP, secretarial compliance of Nihilent during its Initial Public Offering (IPO).
- Independently handled STPI compliances and reporting.
- Handling Board meetings and General Meetings.
- Managing Compliances with all other regulatory compliances applicable to the company including preparation of MIS report for timely compliance under various Acts.
- Handled Loan Documentations, Bank Guarantees, registration/modification/satisfaction of charges Handled compliances with necessary legal and procedural requirements post restructured scenario, change of name, change of objects and shifting of registered office of the company.
- Documentation for obtaining Digital Signature Certificate and Director Identification Number.
JR. EXECUTIVE-SECRETARIAL
NIHILENT TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, PUNE
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Filing forms and maintaining statutory register.
- Preparation of Director's Report and Annual Report.
- Drafting of MOA & AOA.
- Aware about MCA site and ROC work.
- Preparation of minutes, notices and resolutions.
- Preparation of Director's Report and Annual Report.
- Role Check on MCA21 for Directors, Manager and Professionals Drafting of documents for striking off of company under FTE (Fast Track Exit) Scheme.
- Appointment & Cessation of Directors Appointment of Auditors Prepared documents for Import Export Code(IEC Code).
- Preparation of legal documents i.e.
- Sub-lease, NDA, Service agreements, consultancy agreements, etc.
Education
MBA(EXECUTIVE) - Finance
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
PuneCompany Secretary -
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Pune06-2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Sinhgad College of Commerce
PunePost Graduate Diploma in Banking And Finance -
Symbiosis Institute For Distance Learning
PuneExecutive Program in Business And Corporate Law - Law
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
Calcutta01.2022
Skills
- Company Regulations
- Compliance strategies and reviews
- Systematic Documentation, Presentation And Reporting
- Ethics management
- Compliance Monitoring
- Document Review
- Auditing processes and Auditing experience
- Internal Audits
Accomplishments
- Received PAT ON MY BACK certificate for the third quarter 2021.
- Awarded the Star Award fourth quarter 2021.
Certification
- Successfully completed the Crash Course on ESG Analysis conducted by Indian Institute of Secretaries of India.
- Successfully completed and received a passing grade in Innovation and Information Technology Management a course of study offered by IIMBx, an online learning initiative of Indian Institute of Management Bangalore through edX(69%)
- Successfully completed and received a passing grade in Contract Law: From Trust to Promise to Contract a course of study offered by HarvardX, an online learning initiative of Harvard University through edX (85%)
- Successfully passed the course Financial Planning by TAFE Sydney a course of study offered by Open2study.
- Successfully completed 15 days online international business taxation conducted by Indian Institute of Secretaries of India.
- Successfully completed the Goods and Service Tax online course at ApnaCourse.com
- Successfully completed the Crash Course on Corporate Meetings conducted by Indian Institute of Secretaries of India.
- Successfully completed the Crash Course on Audit, Reports & Certifications conducted by Indian Institute of Secretaries of India.
- Successfully completed the online Certificate Course on Women Director, Corporate Restructuring, Independent Director, MSME, Labour Law, CSR, POSH conducted by Indian Institute of Secretaries of India.
Timeline
Senior Officer Corporate Compliance
GREAT SOFTWARE LABORATORY PRIVATE LIMITED
12.2022 - Current
LEGAL OFFICER
GREAT SOFTWARE LABORATORY PRIVATE LIMITED
11.2020 - 11.2022
COMPANY SECRETARY
NIHILENT ANALYTICS LIMITED, PUNE
05.2020 - 11.2020
JR. EXECUTIVE-LEGAL & SECRETARIAL
NIHILENT LIMITED, PUNE
10.2017 - 11.2020
JR. EXECUTIVE-SECRETARIAL
NIHILENT TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, PUNE
04.2016 - 10.2016
MBA(EXECUTIVE) - Finance
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
Company Secretary -
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Sinhgad College of Commerce
Post Graduate Diploma in Banking And Finance -
Symbiosis Institute For Distance Learning
Executive Program in Business And Corporate Law - Law
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
- Successfully completed the Crash Course on ESG Analysis conducted by Indian Institute of Secretaries of India.
- Successfully completed and received a passing grade in Innovation and Information Technology Management a course of study offered by IIMBx, an online learning initiative of Indian Institute of Management Bangalore through edX(69%)
- Successfully completed and received a passing grade in Contract Law: From Trust to Promise to Contract a course of study offered by HarvardX, an online learning initiative of Harvard University through edX (85%)
- Successfully passed the course Financial Planning by TAFE Sydney a course of study offered by Open2study.
- Successfully completed 15 days online international business taxation conducted by Indian Institute of Secretaries of India.
- Successfully completed the Goods and Service Tax online course at ApnaCourse.com
- Successfully completed the Crash Course on Corporate Meetings conducted by Indian Institute of Secretaries of India.
- Successfully completed the Crash Course on Audit, Reports & Certifications conducted by Indian Institute of Secretaries of India.
- Successfully completed the online Certificate Course on Women Director, Corporate Restructuring, Independent Director, MSME, Labour Law, CSR, POSH conducted by Indian Institute of Secretaries of India.
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