Company Secretarial Executive / Senior Executive

About the role

A growing corporate services company based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is hiring a detail-oriented Company Secretarial Executive / Senior Executive. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in company secretarial functions, corporate compliance and statutory filings, and can independently manage documentation and regulatory requirements for several client companies. The role suits someone who enjoys a fast-paced professional services environment and understands company secretarial procedures in Sri Lanka.

Key responsibilities

• Handle company incorporations, business registrations and related documentation.
• Prepare and submit statutory filings, annual returns and other documents through the Registrar of Companies (ROC/eROC).
• Prepare board resolutions, shareholder resolutions, meeting minutes and other corporate documentation.
• Maintain statutory registers, company records and compliance documentation for multiple clients.
• Manage changes in directors, shareholders, company addresses and share transfers.
• Monitor statutory deadlines and ensure timely completion of filings.
• Liaise with clients, regulators, auditors and legal advisors, and guide clients on routine compliance matters.
• Follow up on pending submissions, improve internal documentation and company secretarial workflows.

Required profile

• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in company secretarial functions, preferably in a corporate secretarial services firm, legal firm or professional services environment.
• Sound knowledge of the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007 and Sri Lankan company secretarial procedures.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple client requirements.
• Good written and verbal English, strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Added advantage: professional qualification in Company Secretarial Practice, Corporate Governance or Law, eligibility to act as a Company Secretary in Sri Lanka, and experience managing a portfolio of client companies.

Required skills

• Practical experience with ROC/eROC filings, annual returns and company incorporations.
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital documentation systems.

What we offer

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of companies and industries.
• Opportunities to develop expertise in corporate secretarial services and business compliance.
• A professional working environment with career development opportunities.