Statutory Compliance & Internal Governance Manager

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, carbon capture, geothermal power and well stimulation. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $1.5 B USD in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange

Objective:

The Statutory Compliance and Internal Governance Manager plays a pivotal role in maintaining the company's legal and ethical integrity. This position involves overseeing and coordinating activities related to compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. You will be responsible for managing the accurate and timely submission of financial, tax-related, and other applicable documents to various government authorities. This role requires a keen understanding of financial regulations, strong attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Statutory Compliance and Secretarial Activities

• • • Ensure the company's adherence to all financial and statutory regulations by staying up to date with relevant laws and regulations.
    • Manage the timely submission of various financial reports and documents to government agencies, including financial statements, annual reports, and other compliance-related filings.
    • Maintain comprehensive records of financial transactions, compliance-related documents, and correspondence with government authorities. 

2. Management of Notices and demands from various government departments

• • • Represent the company in front of various government departments (Income Tax /GST /Customs/DGFT/Labour Department/GIDC/Factories Inspector etc) to respond to various notices and demands.
    • Prepare and submit all required reports and documentation for all aspects of the business to regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders.

 3. Internal Audit and Compliance:

• • • Collaborate with internal and external auditors during financial audits to provide necessary documentation and support.
    • Develop, update, and maintain internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
    • Implement and monitor internal controls to ensure ongoing compliance with financial regulations, internal policies, and best practices.

 4. Risk Assessment and Management including Insurance

• • • Identify potential compliance and business risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
    • Manage and maintain all company insurance policies ensuring that they are relevant, up-to-date, and meet the company’s current business and operating requirements.
    • Manage the entire insurance portfolio of the company to ensure adequate risk coverage for the company5. Legal and Advisory Role:

• • • Manage all ongoing Legal cases on/by the company in co-ordination with the corporate legal team and local legal attorneys.
    • Review of all commercial contracts (including Sale Orders/Purchase Orders/ AMCs/ Agreements etc).
    • Co-ordinate with the corporate team to meet their legal requirements.
    • Provide guidance and recommendations to all the departments on compliance matters.
    • Conduct training sessions and create awareness programs to educate employees on compliance matters.
    • Ensure effective communication and understanding of compliance policies and procedures throughout the organization.

Qualifications and Skills:

Essential:

• CA/CS/LLB/LLM
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in management of a finance/legal/compliance team in a similar business or industry.
• Proven experience as a controller, compliance manager or in a similar financial management role within a similar business or industry.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards.
• In-depth knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements related to the industry.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong ethical and professional conduct.

Advantages:

• Advanced degrees and certifications in compliance or governance are a plus.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards applicable to the industry and India

Software Capabilities:

• Excel
• Word
• Power Point
• ERP Systems

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position is a leadership role and management of a small team is within its scope.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Word:

Full-time based in India, exempt position

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.

 This is an on premise role, in Vadodara India

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.