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Riya Kwatra

Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented Company Secretary with 2.5 years of experience in corporate governance and regulatory compliance. Adept at drafting and maintaining meticulous records of Notices, Agendas, Resolutions, and Minutes for AGMs, EGMs, and Board Meetings. Proven expertise in managing annual filings and statutory compliance with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) and assisted in adherence to SEBI regulations for listed companies. Strong legal acumen in handling the appointment and re-appointment of Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), Directors, and Auditors, as well as managing corporate actions related to share capital. Committed to continuous learning and staying abreast of regulatory changes to provide strategic insights and ensure the organization’s compliance with secretarial requirements.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Executive

Indospirit Distribution Limited
New Delhi
04.2023 - Current

Corporate Governance and Compliance:

  • Drafting and Documentation: Drafted and meticulously prepared Notices, Agendas, Resolutions, and Minutes for Annual General Meetings (AGM), Extra-Ordinary General Meetings (EGM), and Board Meetings, ensuring that all legal and regulatory requirements were met.
    Developed comprehensive minutes of meetings, capturing detailed discussions and resolutions passed, maintaining accurate records for audit and legal compliance.
  • Annual Filing and Reporting: Managed the end-to-end process of annual filing with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), ensuring timely submission of all required forms, including financial statements, annual returns, and other statutory documents.
    Prepared and drafted the company's Annual Report, including Notices, Director's Reports, and various annexure, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and other applicable regulations.
  • Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) and Board Management: Coordinated the appointment and re-appointment processes for Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), including preparation of contracts, resolutions, and board approvals.
    Managed the appointment and resignation of auditors and directors, including handling casual vacancies, ensuring that all statutory and regulatory requirements were fulfilled.
    Facilitated board evaluation processes and the annual performance review of directors and KMPs.

Corporate Actions and Regulatory Compliance:

  • Share Management: Oversaw the splitting and transfer of shares, ensuring all procedures were compliant with the Companies Act and other relevant regulations.
    Regularized the appointment of Additional Directors, preparing necessary documentation for Board and shareholder approval.
  • Regulatory Filings and Communication: Assisted in communications with regulatory bodies such as MCA, Stock Exchanges, and other statutory authorities, ensuring all disclosures, filings, and submissions were completed accurately and on time.

Board Meeting Coordination and Support:

  • Meeting Preparation and Execution: Prepared detailed Agendas for Board Meetings, liaising with various departments to gather necessary inputs and ensuring alignment with company strategy and compliance requirements.
  • Preparation of minutes of Board meeting, Audit committee meeting, Extraordinary general meeting, and Annual general meeting.
  • Conducted Board Meetings, providing secretarial support, advising the Board on statutory and regulatory requirements, and ensuring all decisions were accurately recorded and implemented.

Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting:

  • Internal and External Audit Support: Collaborated with internal and external auditors, providing necessary documentation and ensuring that all audit observations were addressed and compliance gaps were closed.
  • Regulatory Updates and Training: Stayed abreast of changes in corporate laws, regulations, and compliance requirements, updating the Board and management as necessary.
    Organized training sessions for the Board and senior management on new legal developments, compliance requirements, and corporate governance best practices.

Executive Secretary

Lakshmi & Manager Holdings Ltd.
Delhi
02.2022 - 04.2023

Corporate Governance:

  • Drafted Notices, Agendas, Resolutions, and Minutes for Annual General Meetings (AGM), Extra-Ordinary General Meetings (EGM), and Board Meetings.
  • Oversaw the annual filing process, including submitting various forms to the Registrar of Companies (ROC).
  • Prepared and drafted the company's Annual Report, including Notices, Director's Reports, and all necessary annexure.

Compliance Management:

  • Managed the appointment and re-appointment of Key Managerial Personnel (KMP).
  • Handled the appointment and resignation of auditors and directors, including filling casual vacancies.
  • Facilitated changes in the company's registered office and object clause, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

Capital Management:

  • Supervised the increase of authorized share capital, right issues, and preferential issues of shares.
  • Managed the striking off of companies pursuant to Section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Corporate Actions:

  • Regularized Additional Directors and facilitated the splitting and transfer of shares.
  • Ensured compliance with regulations for listed companies.

Board Meeting Coordination: Prepared detailed agendas and conducted Board Meetings, fulfilling all responsibilities as a Company Secretary.

Education

Master of Commerce -

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University
Bareilly
07-2020

COMPANY SECRETARY - Corporate Law

INSTUTUTE OF COMPANY SECRETARIES OF INDIA
New Delhi
12-2019

Bachelor of Commerce -

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University
Bareilly
01-2017

Skills

  • Regulatory filings
  • Corporate Governance
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Due diligence
  • Secretarial Compliance
  • Regulatory knowledge
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Proficient with MCA V2 &V3 Portal (Ministry of Corporate Affairs)

Accomplishments

  • AWARDED AS ALL INDIA 15th RANK HOLDER IN CS FOUNDATION EXAMINATION CONDUCTED BY THE INSTITUTE OF COMPANY SECRETARIES OF INDIA.

Personal Details

Birth Date:  20th September 1997

Language proficiency:    English, Hindi

Interests: Reading Books, Cooking 

Disclaimer

I hereby confirm that the information furnished above is true to the best of knowledge.

Timeline

Senior Executive

Indospirit Distribution Limited
04.2023 - Current

Executive Secretary

Lakshmi & Manager Holdings Ltd.
02.2022 - 04.2023

Master of Commerce -

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University

COMPANY SECRETARY - Corporate Law

INSTUTUTE OF COMPANY SECRETARIES OF INDIA

Bachelor of Commerce -

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University
Riya Kwatra