RAMYA IYENGAR
Summary
Company secretarial and corporate governance professional with 7+ years' experience across the UK and India, specialising in entity governance, Companies Act 2006, compliance, board support, corporate transactions and multi-jurisdictional portfolios. Currently a Senior Company Secretarial Assistant at TMF Group. Bachelors of Law and Company Secretary qualified in India, nearing completion of the CGI UK & Ireland Qualifying Programme, with final results pending in August 2026.
Overview
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Certification
9
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years of post-secondary education
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10
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Company Secretarial Assistant
TMF Global Services (UK) Limited
London, United Kingdom
2024.09 - Current
- Manage a portfolio of UK entities across the full corporate lifecycle, from onboarding and incorporation through ongoing governance, corporate changes and dissolution, ensuring statutory obligations and Companies House filings are completed accurately and on time.
- Provide company secretarial and governance support to local and international clients on Companies Act 2006 requirements, statutory compliance, corporate governance matters and providing practical recommendations and escalating complex matters where appropriate.
- Manage board and shareholder governance processes, preparing and circulating notices, agendas, board packs, minutes, written resolutions and supporting documentation, and tracking actions arising from meetings.
- Maintain statutory registers, corporate records and governance data across Diligent, Viewpoint and Companies House, ensuring information remains accurate, current and audit-ready.
- Manage annual and event-driven compliance requirements, coordinating approvals, statutory filings, renewals and other recurring obligations across client portfolios.
- Deliver corporate transactions and share-capital matters including share allotments, buybacks, dividends, changes to share capital and company name changes, including preparation of relevant board/shareholder approvals and statutory filings.
- Manage company incorporations and overseas establishments, together with registered office changes, accounting reference date changes, director appointments and resignations, PSC/RLE changes, registration of charges and other event-driven Companies House filings.
- Independently manage Register of Overseas Entities annual updates and coordinate identity verification and Companies House reform-related compliance requirements for directors and relevant stakeholders.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with directors, clients, legal advisers, auditors, external service providers, Companies House and internal teams, responding to governance and compliance matters clearly and promptly.
- Coordinate with colleagues across international offices on mutual group clients and multi-jurisdictional structures, supporting consistent entity governance and compliance across multinational groups.
- Manage multiple high-priority workstreams and statutory deadlines autonomously in a fast-paced client environment while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, attention to detail and service quality.
- Contribute to governance and operational improvements through compliance trackers, record-management initiatives, process standardisation and enhancements to entity-management procedures and controls.
- Support and guide colleagues on company secretarial processes, statutory filings and governance documentation, contributing to knowledge sharing and a collaborative team environment.
- Support ad-hoc governance projects and corporate transactions, identifying risks, coordinating deliverables across relevant teams and working with senior colleagues to develop pragmatic solutions.Manage Company Secretarial and annual compliance requirements across a portfolio of UK entities, including preparation of confirmation statements, filing of accounts (active and dormant companies), maintaining statutory registers, and other Companies House submissions.
- Draft board minutes, shareholder and written resolutions, notices and governance documentation, and support board meetings through agenda preparation, minute taking and follow-up governance assistance in line with the UK Companies Act 2006.
- Independently manage Register of Overseas Entities (ROE) filings with Companies House, ensuring accuracy and compliance within statutory timelines.
- Handle incorporations of private companies, shelf companies, overseas establishments, and foreign companies, including onboarding of new entities, drafting constitutional documents, and establishing statutory records.
- Deliver a wide range of company secretarial transactions and Governance advisory.
- Building and maintaining share history registers and statutory books.
- Coordinating and completing identity verification (IDV) process.
- Appointment and resignation of directors, secretaries and changes to PSC/RLE details.
- Registration of charges and filing amendments.
- Drafting and filing interim and final dividend declarations.
- Change of registered office address and rectified filings with Companies House.
- Worked on buyback and allotment of shares, company name changes, amendments to accounting reference dates (ARDs), and share premium reduction.
- Support board meetings, including agenda preparation, minute taking, and governance assistance.
- Liaise with clients, directors, shareholders, Companies House, and internal teams, responding to compliance queries and ensuring accurate, timely delivery.
- Coordinate with overseas TMF offices to support multi-jurisdictional governance requirements.
- Contribute to internal process improvements by streamlining entity management checklists and supporting implementation of compliance controls.
- Maintain proficiency in entity management software for statutory filings and governance records.
- Stay up to date with UK company law and governance developments, applying changes in practice where relevant.
Consultant - Entity, Compliance and Governance
Ernst & Young LLP
Bengaluru
2023.06 - 2024.08
- Advised multinational clients on entity compliance, corporate governance frameworks, and corporate secretarial transactions.
- Drafted agendas, notices, and minutes for board and committee meetings, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
- Managed statutory filings with MCA, RBI, and SEBI for corporate transactions and compliance deliverables.
- Collaborated with EY member firm teams on cross-border governance projects and multi-jurisdictional client structures.
- Supervised junior associates to ensure timely completion of compliance calendars for large multinational groups.
Team Lead - Compliance & Legal
Pierian Services Private Limited
Bengaluru
2020.12 - 2023.05
- Managed corporate secretarial and legal services for over 80 clients, including board support, regulatory filings, and corporate governance advice.
Legal Intern
City Civil Court
Bengaluru
2022.07 - 2022.09
Associate Company Secretary
Salarpuria Sattva Group
Bengaluru
2020.06 - 2020.12
- Supported board and shareholder compliance, drafting resolutions, and statutory filings under the Companies Act 2013.
Company Secretary Trainee
BMP and Co., LLP
Bengaluru
2018.01 - 2020.02
Finance Analyst
Ernst & Young
Bengaluru
2016.03 - 2017.10
Education
Company Secretary -
Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland
United KingdomBachelor of Law - undefined
Karnataka State Law University
India 2019.11 - 2022.11
Company Secretary - undefined
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
India 2016.08 - 2019.08
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance and Accountancy
Christ University
India 2011.04 - 2014.03
Skills
- Board support and Company Secretarial functions: Proven experience
- Stakeholder management and interpersonal skills: Strong
- Drafting meeting agendas, minutes, and board papers: Proficient
- Attention to detail and organizational skills: High
- Independent and collaborative work: Expert
- Oral and written communication skills: Excellent
- Adaptability to fast-paced and changing environments: High
- MS-Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint): Proficient
- Multitasking and meeting deadlines: Expert
Certification
- Won Extra Miler awards and High Performing Team awards at EY India.
- Received client appreciation awards for exceptional governance and compliance delivery.
- Maintained the highest KPI rating consistently since confirmation in role.
- Completed certification courses on Corporate Social Responsibility and Related Party Transactions.
- Certified in Corporate Soft Skills and Leadership Training, enhancing professional communication and stakeholder management.
REFERENCES
References available upon request
Timeline
Senior Company Secretarial Assistant
TMF Global Services (UK) Limited
2024.09 - Current
Consultant - Entity, Compliance and Governance
Ernst & Young LLP
2023.06 - 2024.08
Legal Intern
City Civil Court
2022.07 - 2022.09
Team Lead - Compliance & Legal
Pierian Services Private Limited
2020.12 - 2023.05
Associate Company Secretary
Salarpuria Sattva Group
2020.06 - 2020.12
Bachelor of Law - undefined
Karnataka State Law University
2019.11 - 2022.11
Company Secretary Trainee
BMP and Co., LLP
2018.01 - 2020.02
Company Secretary - undefined
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
2016.08 - 2019.08
Finance Analyst
Ernst & Young
2016.03 - 2017.10
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance and Accountancy
Christ University
2011.04 - 2014.03
Company Secretary -
Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland