Permanent
16 June 2026 11:59pm
Whole-Time Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
Job Summary
Who We Are
Telstra’s an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We’re Australia’s leading Telco + tech company, spanning over a century with a footprint in over 20+ countries.
Focus of the Role
The role will ensure timely statutory filings, strong governance practices, and proactive compliance management, including: running a monthly compliance connect, maintaining a compliance tracker across applicable laws, and coordinating with external CS consultants, tax teams, global risk & compliance teams, and other stakeholders.
What You’ll Do
- 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.
What We’re Looking for
Role Summary
We are looking for a CA + CS professional (2–5 years) to be appointed as the Whole-Time Company Secretary (Key Managerial Personnel) for managing end-to-end company secretarial and compliance activities for Companies and LLPs.
Key Responsibilities
A) Company Secretarial & Corporate Governance (Companies/LLPs)
- 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.
B) Statutory Compliance, Filings & Certifications
- 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.
C) FEMA / RBI / Overseas Investment & Regulatory Reporting
- 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.
D) Dematerialisation (DEMAT) / Share & Securities Compliance
- Coordinate dematerialisation of shares, documentation, and execution.
- Ensure closure of all demat-related compliance requirements.
E) Compliance Management & Tracker Ownership
- 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.
F) Consultant Management & Stakeholder Coordination
- 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.
G) Audit / GRC / Stakeholder Management
Support audit, governance, and regulatory reviews.
Provide required documentation for financial statements and governance audits.
Assist in related party and disclosure governance processes.
Liaise across finance, tax, legal, consultants, and global teams.
Qualification & Experience
Mandatory: CA + CS (with Membership eligibility for Whole-Time CS position)
Experience: 2–5 years in Company Secretarial + Compliance
Key Skills / Competencies
- 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
What we offer
- Performance-related pay
- Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
- Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.
- Up to 26 weeks maternity leave provided to the birth mother with benefits for all child births
- Up to 16 weeks paid paternity leave provided to the non-birthing partners
- Employees are entitled to 21 paid annual leaves per calendar year
- Eligible employees are entitled to 12 days of paid sick / casual leave per calendar year
- Relocation support options across India, from junior to senior positions within the company
- Receive insurance benefits such as medical, accidental and life insurances
If you are looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!
We’re amongst the top 2% of companies globally in the CDP Global Climate Change Index 2023, being awarded an ‘A’ rating. If you want to work for a company that cares about sustainability, we want to hear from you.
As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (for job applications in the Philippines and India).
When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and abilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive.
As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.
We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process.
