Job Description

What: A career as a company secretary is strictly for dedicated people who have the ability to pay meticulous attention to detail. Company secretaries must be able to communicate effectively with people from all other departments of a particular company to ensure that the company practices are both legally and financially acceptable. Company secretaries are generally very organized individuals who enjoy working with numbers. The job also involves constantly familiarizing oneself with the latest relevant laws so that they can perform their job to the best of their ability. A budding and meritorious company secretary can hope to start his career with a monthly remuneration of Rs20, 000 to Rs25, 000. However, for an ordinary candidate, a monthly salary of Rs10, 000 is almost guaranteed. However, with time, experience and expertise in managing company affairs you can command hefty pay packets. How: The main purpose of company secretaries is to ensure that the company complies with all legal codes, performing duties often attributed to legal advisors. The job entails a wide variety of duties that may vary depending on who a company secretary ends up working for. Most Company secretaries work for individual corporations. Their main purpose is to specialize in that particular company’s departments and make sure they are working in accordance with the laws of the land. However, some experienced company secretaries prefer working on a freelance basis, being contracted for short periods by different companies. Their work generally involves organizing large amounts of data collected from various departments of the company. They must take responsibility for overseeing various aspects of the daily operations of a company, including safety of employees, their insurance coverage, corporate social responsibility programs, accounting and tax related matters and much more. The job is rather holistic in nature, and so most company secretaries are not limited to a particular department. Rather, they look at each aspect of the company they are working with or working for, depending on their contract. In terms of qualifications, they are generally required to have the same qualifications as chartered accountants. This may include certification from Association of Certified Chartered Accountants. While a master’s degree is not a requirement, it is considered a welcome bonus when applying for competitive jobs in reputable firms. Candidates who have passed senior secondary (10+2) can apply for the foundation course. The duration of the foundation course is eight months. Students are required to pass the foundation examination within three years from the date of their admission. Where: Once you have cleared the foundation course and your age is not less than 17 years, then you can apply for the intermediate level. Graduates, post-graduates (excluding fine arts students) and those who have passed out from ICWAI or ICAI or any other recognised accountancy institution in India or abroad, can directly enrol into the intermediate course without going for the foundation course. Institute:

• Institute Of Company Secretaries Of India