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PRIYA SHARMA

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COMPANY SECRETARY- leveraging 8+ years of experience

Accomplished Company Secretary with 8+ years of experience ensuring statutory compliance, corporate governance, and regulatory adherence across listed and unlisted companies. Expertise in managing board and shareholder meetings, maintaining statutory registers, and liaising with regulatory authorities including MCA, SEBI, and RBI. Proven track record in drafting corporate policies, structuring secretarial audits, and delivering timely filings under the Companies Act, SEBI (LODR) Regulations, and FEMA.

PROFILE SUMMARY

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in corporate secretarial practice, compliance, and governance.
• Managed end-to-end board meeting processes — agenda drafting, minutes, and action tracking.
• Expertise in ROC/MCA filings, annual returns, and secretarial audits under Companies Act, 2013.
• Proficient in SEBI (LODR) compliance for listed entities and handling investor grievances.
• Strong understanding of FEMA, SEBI, RBI, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Skilled in drafting shareholders' agreements, JV agreements, NDAs, and board resolutions.
• Led corporate restructuring, mergers, and due diligence exercises for multiple organizations.
• Cross-functional collaboration with legal, finance, audit, and senior leadership teams.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Corporate Governanace 
• Secretarial Audit 
• Stakeholder Management 
• Statutory Compliance 
• SEBI (LODR) Compliance
• Due Dilligence & M&A
• Board & AGM Management 
• MCA/ ROC Filings 
• Legal Drafting & Vetting

TECHNICAL & REGULATORY SKILLS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Infra Buildtech Ltd., Mumbai | Mar 2021 – Present

Company Secretary & Compliance Officer

• Manage secretarial compliance for a BSE-listed infrastructure company with a market cap of ₹2,500 Cr.
• Conduct 20+ board meetings, committee meetings, and AGMs annually; drafted agendas, notices, and minutes.
• Lead SEBI (LODR) compliance, annual filings, insider trading disclosures, and corporate announcements.
• Execute a ₹300 Cr rights issue and an ESOP scheme covering 500+ employees end-to-end.
• Conduct secretarial audits and prepare Secretarial Audit Reports (MR-3) filed with annual returns.
• Coordinate with SEBI, BSE, and MCA on regulatory queries and inspection responses.
• Draft and vet shareholders' agreements, MOUs, share purchase agreements, and vendor contracts.

Meridian Finserv Pvt Ltd., New Delhi  | Jun 2017 – Feb 2021

Deputy Company Secretary

• Handled ROC filings: annual returns, financial statements, and event-based forms under Companies Act 2013.
• Assisted in a cross-border M&A transaction involving FEMA compliance and RBI approval.
• Maintained statutory registers (members, directors, charges, etc.) and ensured timely updation.
• Drafted resolutions: board, committee, and special/ordinary resolutions for EGMs.
• Managed POSH compliance including constituting the ICC and coordinating annual reports.
• Provided legal opinions and compliance advisory to senior management on corporate actions.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

EDUCATION:

• Company Secretary (CS) — ICSI, Final passed 2016 | Executive passed 2014
• LLB — Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, 2016
• B.Com (Hons) — Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi University, 2013

CERTIFICATIONS

• ICSI: Certificate Course in FEMA, Foreign Exchange Laws
• ICSI: Certificate Course on Valuation — Business Valuation
• NISM: Series VIII — Equity Derivatives Certification

PERSONAL DOSSIER

Languages Known: English, Hindi, and Marathi

KEY ASSIGNMENTS

Rights Issue; ₹300 Cr (BSE Listed Entity)

• Managed end-to-end rights issue including SEBI filing, letter of offer, allotment, and listing formalities.
• Coordinated with merchant bankers, registrars, and BSE to ensure timely completion.

Cross-Border M&A; FEMA & RBI Compliance

• Assisted in acquisition of a foreign subsidiary, filed FC-GPR, FC-TRS, and liaised with AD banks.
• Ensured compliance with FEMA ODI regulations and obtained RBI approval within stipulated timelines.

ESOP Scheme Design & Implementation

• Designed an ESOP scheme for 500+ employees in compliance with SEBI (SBEB) Regulations.
• Managed vesting schedules, exercise notices, and allotment formalities across 3 grant cycles.

~References and other documents available upon request~