Company Secretary

What is Company Secretary?

A Company Secretary is one who is accountable for efficient management of a company; co-ordinates and assists various departments of the organization, ensures compliance of company legislations and advises Directors on statutory requirements of the company. The Company Secretary is a vital link between the Company, the Board of Directors, shareholders and governmental and regulatory agencies. Company Secretary identifies expansion opportunities, arranges collaborations, amalgamation, mergers, acquisitions, takeovers, divestment, setting up of subsidiaries and joint ventures within and outside India. Company Secretary looks after the entire secretarial functions which include preparing agenda, convening, conducting and minuting meetings of Board of Directors, Shareholders, Annual General Meetings, Inter-departmental meetings and meetings with foreign delegations, Financial Institutions, regulatory authorities, etc.

When Can I Enroll for Company Secretary?

Course	Eligibility	Minimum Duration	Maximum Duration
Foundation Course	HSC (any stream) excluding Fine Arts	8 months	Needs to be completed within 3 years of registration
Executive Programme	Clear Foundation Programme/Graduates from all disciplines except Fine Arts can directly enrol	1 year	Needs to be completed within 5 years of registration for the Executive Programme
Professional Programme	Cleared Executive Programme	1 year	Needs to be completed within 5 years of registration for the Executive Programme

What Personality Traits Are Required to Become a Company Secretary?

Administrative ability
Confident & assured manner
Common sense
Discretion

Updated with current affairs
Decision making ability
Eye for detail
Commitment

What Aptitudes Are Required to Become a Company Secretary?

High Abstract Reasoning
High Numerical Ability

High Verbal Ability

IQ Required to Become a Company Secretary?

Minimum High Range of Intelligence preferred along with hard work & consistency.

Job Prospects for a Company Secretary

Arbitration and Conciliation
Corporate Advisory Services
Capital Market
Banks & Financial Institutions

Company Law Boards
Private Sector
Public Corporate Sector

Regulatory Body

Institute of Company Secretary of India (ICSI)