Priyanka Kulkarni

[email protected] • +91 9689948357 • Pune, India
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/priyanka-kulkarni-646062272

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Diligent Compliance Associate with 6+ years' experience, showcasing strong communication, planning, and prioritization skills. Proven leadership capabilities, adept at optimizing workflows. Expert in drafting reports, laws, and business correspondence, proficient in managing mail and updating tracking spreadsheets. Possessing superior knowledge of compliance laws and regulations.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Associate – Secretarial Compliance and Legal, Octagona India Private Limited
04/2024 - Present
Octagona India Private Limited , Pune
• Contributed to the legal and compliance due diligence for a potential acquisition by reviewing secretarial compliance, validating labour law adherence, analyzing key legal agreements, and preparing summarized compliance reports for management
• Prepared and vetted various agreements between the parent company and its subsidiary, including supply agreements, trademark licensing agreements, and other commercial contracts
• Drafted the company’s loan policy, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and internal governance standards
• Ensure compliance with rules governing rights issue, ESOP schemes, and private placements
• Proficient in end-to-end handling of External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), from documentation and lender coordination to post-borrowing compliance with RBI and FEMA regulations
• Manage timelines and meet reporting requirements with regulatory bodies like RBI and ROC
• Adhere to secretarial provisions outlined in shareholders' agreements, Articles of Association, and related documents
• Ensure fulfillment of condition precedent and condition subsequent requirements
• Expertise in setting up companies in India and managing end-to-end incorporation processes with full regulatory compliance
• Proficient in obtaining statutory registrations and ensuring ongoing compliance with requirements such as ICEGATE, GST, IEC, and Shops & Establishments Act
• Assisted in the end-to-end dematerialisation process, including obtaining ISIN and arranging Demat account openings for foreign companies and shareholders
• Independently handled the full compounding process for a decade-delayed FC-GPR filing—covering documentation, application submission, liaison with RBI, clarification handling, and receipt of the final compounding order
• Filing forms FC-GPR, FC-TRS with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
• Preparing and filing of monthly ECB returns with the RBI
• Drafting notices, agendas, minutes, and associated annexures for Board and General Meetings
• Drafting documents related to the issuance and allotment of securities
• Preparing the Board of Director's Report and other documents for Annual Filings
• Filling and filing various forms under the Companies Act, 2013
• Creating a compliance calendar for Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP)
• Providing assistance with share transfer requirements
• Facilitating the alteration of Articles of Association
• Calculating and procuring stamp papers as needed
Compliance Associate
09/2023 - 03/2024
LexStart Partners , Mumbai
• Provide expert guidance on legal and compliance requirements associated with fundraising activities
• Ensure adherence to regulatory mandates, including company laws, FEMA, and other relevant statutes
• Supported a startup's successful fundraising by conducting a comprehensive legal and compliance due diligence, including Issues List, Identified and detailed key matters requiring attention, like conditions precedent and specific indemnity requirements
• Ensure compliance with rules governing rights issue, ESOP schemes, and private placements
• Manage timelines and meet reporting requirements with regulatory bodies like RBI and ROC
• Adhere to secretarial provisions outlined in shareholders' agreements, Articles of Association, and related documents
• Ensure fulfillment of condition precedent and condition subsequent requirements
• Expertise in setting up companies and LLPs in India, ensuring a smooth and compliant establishment process
• Assistance provided to companies for registration as startups under DPIIT
• Support in obtaining registration and ensuring ongoing compliance with local statutory requirements
• Drafting notices, agendas, minutes, and associated annexures for Board and General Meetings
• Drafting documents related to the issuance and allotment of securities
• Preparing the Board of Director's Report and other documents for Annual Filings
• Filling and filing various forms under the Companies Act, 2013
• Creating a compliance calendar for Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP)
• Providing assistance with share transfer requirements
• Filing forms FC-GPR, FC-TRS, and CN with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
• Facilitating the alteration of Articles of Association
• Calculating and procuring stamp papers as needed
Executive Assistant to Company Secretary
10/2021 - 08/2023
Avatar Advisors LLP - Inventus Law , Bengaluru
• Incorporation of Private Limited Companies and Wholly Owned Subsidiaries
• Facilitated Wholly Owned Subsidiary formation through acquisition
• Managed Series Funding for startup companies
• Equity shares issuance via Private Placement to resident and non-resident investors
• Handled private placement of convertible securities (preference shares and debentures)
• Managed legal/documentation for fundraising/borrowing, including term sheets and agreements
• Handled alterations in Memorandum and Articles of Association, and increased authorized capital
• Managed Employee Stock Option Scheme increases and debenture conversion into equity shares
• Facilitated issuance of securities to foreign investors
• Addressed stamp duty payments for share and debenture certificates
• Oversaw shifting of registered office within states and cities
• Ensured compliance with RBI regulations, including FC-GPR and FC-TRS reporting
• Prepared FDI, non-resident, and cross-border declarations
• Conducted research on share warrants, debentures, FEMA, FDI regulations, etc.
• Assisted in creating statutory compliance checklists and templates
• Drafted resolutions, agendas, notices for Board and AGM/EGM
• Maintained statutory registers and facilitated annual disclosures
• Filed various E-forms (DIR-12, DIR-3KYC, MGT-14, CHG-9, PAS-3, INC-22, INC-20A)
• Successfully met tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Assistant Company Secretary
11/2020 - 09/2021
KNP & Associates , Pune
• Ensuring Companies Act, 2013 Compliance: Expert assistance in seamless incorporation, meticulous legal formalities adherence, and thorough oversight of compliance
• Comprehensive support for LLP Formation Services, covering all aspects for a legally sound establishment
• Comprehensive Compliance Audits: Thorough audits for statutory and regulatory adherence
• Bonus Share Issue Management: Handling bonus share issuance process, documentation, filings, and compliance oversight
• Rights Issue Guidance: Assisting in procedural steps and regulatory compliance for rights issues
• Private Company to LLP Conversion: Facilitating conversion with legal procedure navigation
• Registered Address Shifting: Ensuring compliance with legal formalities and documentation
• Stamp Duty Compliance on Share Certificates: Verifying and ensuring proper stamp duty payment
• Closure Procedures for Companies and LLPs: Handling legal closure procedures, ensuring compliance
• Company Name and Objectives Amendments: Facilitating changes adhering to legal processes and documentation
• Authorized Capital Increase Guidance: Guiding through the process, regulatory filings, and compliance
• Memorandum & Articles of Association Changes: Assistance in alterations, ensuring legal compliance
• Resolutions Drafting for Meetings: Precision in drafting resolutions for legal compliance
• MSME Registration Assistance: Registration support for MSME category benefits
• NeSL Platform Registration Services: Enabling registration on the National e-Governance Services Limited Platform
• Timely Forms and Returns Submission: Ensuring timely filing with regulatory authorities
• Statutory Books Review and Update: Periodic review, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
ICSI - Articleship
08/2019 - 11/2020
KNP & Associates , Pune
• Prepared Notices and Director's Reports, ensuring compliance with Companies Act
• Filed Annual Returns (AOC-4, MGT-7, Form-8) and various E-forms (DIR-12, DIR-3KYC, MGT-14, etc.)
• Maintained Secretarial Records, drafted Board minutes, resolutions, and AGM/EGM documents
• Handled registration, modification, and satisfaction of charges
• Conducted Search Reports for companies and managed Director appointments and cessations
• Ensured compliance with Labour & Industrial Laws, conducting audits and preparing reports
• Facilitated documentation for obtaining DSC and Director Identification Number (DIN)
• Conducted trademark searches and managed notarization and legalization of documents
• Developed practical knowledge and honed soft skills such as teamwork, coordination, and file management

EDUCATION

CS Professional: Company Secretaries - Pursuing
01/2020
Institute of Company Secretaries of India , Pune
CS Executive
12/2018 - 02/2019
Institute of Company Secretaries of India , Pune
Certification in Finance & Accounts
04/2017 - 04/2018
City of Oxford College - Activate Learning , Pune
Certification Course in Excise & Service Tax
06/2013 - 11/2013
MCCIA , Pune
Certificate Course- Commercial Contract Management
10/2021 - 02/2022
Institute of Company Secretaries of India , Pune
Bachelor of Commerce
06/2009 - 06/2012
Savitribai Phule University , Pune

SKILLS

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