Whole-Time Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
Telstra
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- The role requires close coordination with external CS firms and consultants, ensuring high-quality deliverables aligned with good corporate governance standards.
- The candidate will be responsible for certifications, statutory filings, and signing of financial statements and board-related documents, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
- The role also requires working awareness of cross-functional compliance areas (tax, FEMA, audits, etc.) for effective tracking and closure of all compliance matters.
- Act as the Whole-Time Company Secretary (KMP) and support the Board in ensuring compliance with the Companies Act and corporate governance standards.
- Plan and manage Board/Committee governance: agenda, notes, resolutions, and execution of actions.
- Manage Circular Resolutions (CRs), approvals, and documentation trail.
- Coordinate board minutes, statutory registers, and records.
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all board documentation placed for approval.
- Manage CTCs and secretarial documentation for internal/external use.
- Coordinate with global governance / OCS teams.
- Ensure timely completion of all statutory filings under Companies Act / LLP Act.
- Coordinate MCA filings end-to-end and ensure correctness before submission.
- Manage DSC usage, approvals, and audit trail documentation.
- Review and sign statutory filings, returns, and certifications as applicable.
- Support and sign-off on financial statements and Board s Report, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Track and coordinate RBI/FEMA filings (e.g., Form DI, downstream investments).
- Support overseas investment and OPI reporting.
- Liaise with banks, consultants, and internal teams for timely submissions.
- Coordinate dematerialisation of shares, documentation, and execution.
- Ensure closure of all demat-related compliance requirements.
- Run the Monthly Compliance Connect: agenda, discussions, and closure tracking.
- Maintain a central compliance tracker/calendar across all applicable laws.
- Track compliance across Companies Act, LLP Act, FEMA, RBI, tax governance, and other regulatory areas.
- Ensure timely follow-up and closure of all action items with clear ownership.
- Provide structured compliance updates to leadership and Board-level stakeholders.
- Act as the primary point of accountability for outputs delivered by external CS firms/consultants.
- Define and track timelines and deliverables.
- Review consultant outputs for accuracy before sign-off/filing.
- Ensure no slippages in compliance timelines.
- Strong knowledge of Companies Act (including KMP responsibilities), LLP Act, and governance frameworks
- Ability to take ownership of filings and certifications
- Understanding of financial statement governance and board processes
- Exposure to FEMA / RBI compliance
- Strong coordination and follow-up skills
- High ownership mindset and ability to operate with accountability as an authorised signatory
- Excellent drafting and attention to detail
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About The Company
Telstra
We are Australia's leading telecommunications and technology company, innovating since 1901. Our purpose is to build a connected future, so everyone can thrive. Today, we are present in over 20 countries, including India, offering a full range of communications services and competing in all telecommunications markets. This includes Australia's largest and fastest national mobile network, reaching 99.6% of the country’s population. We are also leading 5G innovation, covering 87% of Australia. Our sub-sea cable network is one of the world’s largest, forming the backbone of the global internet. From local businesses to government, carrier, and OTT customers, we are partnering with thousands across the globe and opening a world of opportunities for them through technology.
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