Manager – Compliance & Secretarial

About Aramya

Our vision is to build some of the world's most loved fashion and lifestyle brands and enable people to express themselves. We are well-funded, with $20M raised from marquee investors like Accel, Z47, and industry veterans.

Aramya is a 300 Cr ARR fashion & lifestyle company backed by Accel and Z47 . We're building a customer-led portfolio: Aramya (daily wear), Tavira by Aramya (festive), and a new brand in stealth, going live in H2 2026.

Current Retail footprint: Total 21

16 stores in Bengaluru + 2 stores in Hyderabad + 2 stores in Ahmedabad + 1 store in Mysore (and a few more are yet to go live). Opening next: 25 cities in the pipeline.

Website :

https://aramya.in/

Our Team : https://l1nq.com/cri6aj6

About the opportunity

The Manager – Compliance & Secretarial will serve as the primary liaison between the organization and statutory authorities, managing all aspects of corporate secretarial filings, factory compliance, and operational governance. This role is critical to ensuring the company remains compliant with applicable laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions, while maintaining robust internal governance standards. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Controller and senior management to establish, document, and monitor.

Key role and  responsibilities

A. Secretarial & Corporate Governance

• Manage Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) filings including Form DIR, DIN applications,

 

DPT, INC-21A, and other statutory returns. 

• Coordinate with Registrar of Companies (RoC) for company registrations, amendments,

 

and annual compliance filings.

• Prepare and maintain statutory registers: register of directors, members, charges, and

 

contracts. 

• Maintain board resolutions, board minutes, and committee meeting documentation.

• Coordinate annual general meetings (AGMs), board meetings, and audit committee

 

meetings.

• Ensure timely filing of regulatory documents with tax authorities, stock exchange (if

 

applicable), and other regulatory bodies.

• Maintain accurate records of share certificates, share transfers, and member details.

• Prepare certificates for statutory approvals and director certification requirements.

B. Factory & Operational Compliance

• Monitor factory compliance across manufacturing units for labor laws, wage codes, and

 

worker welfare requirements. 

• Ensure adherence to Factory Act provisions: safety equipment, fire exits, machine

 

guarding, and emergency procedures. 

• Coordinate fire safety certifications, building compliance approvals, and periodic

 

inspections. 

• Maintain environmental compliance: waste management, water treatment, emissions

 

monitoring, and pollution control board (PCB) registrations. 

• Oversee labor law compliance: attendance records, wage registers, provident fund (PF),

 

employee state insurance (ESI), and gratuity management.

• Manage anti-child labor audits and occupational health and safety (OSHA) protocols.

• Coordinate inspections and audits from labor departments, environmental authorities,

 

and third-party auditors.

• Maintain compliance documentation and audit trail for regulatory inspections.

C. Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain centralized compliance calendar with statutory filing deadlines and renewal

 

dates.

• Prepare periodic compliance reports for senior management and audit committees.

• Track compliance action items, remediation status, and closure of audit findings. 

• Document compliance policies, procedures, and audit evidence for internal and external

 

audits.

• Prepare management representation letters and compliance certifications as required.

D. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Liaison with HR/People team on labor law compliance and worker-related documentation. 

• Coordinate with Operations team on factory compliance and safety protocols.

• Support Finance Controller with audit readiness and financial compliance documentation.

• Engage with external counsel, auditors, and regulatory consultants as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or Law/CA/CA-Inter/MBA/LLB.

• 2–4 years of experience in corporate compliance, secretarial functions, or factory

 

compliance. 

• Strong knowledge of Companies Act 2013, factory laws, and labor codes (wages, social

 

security, etc.).

• Working knowledge of RoC/MCA portals and compliance software (e.g., MasterControl,

 

Deskera, or similar).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.

• Excellent organizational, documentation, and follow-up skills with attention to detail.

Core Competencies  

- Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of applicable laws, regulations, and statutory timelines.

- Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to documentation, filings, and record maintenance.

- Time Management: Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and manage the compliance calendar effectively. 

- Communication: Clear and effective written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.

- Problem-Solving: Proactive identification of compliance gaps and timely resolution.