Garima Priyani

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) (ISACA) -qualified professional with strong exposure to Internal Controls, Audit Support, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, and Governance Processes. Hands-on experience supporting audit engagements, workflow controls, user access governance, audit trails, and technology-enabled compliance monitoring, backed by foundational knowledge of ITGC, IT Audit, SOX, COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001, and GRC frameworks. Bringing wealth of knowledge and expertise spanning 9.5 years in the fields of Corporate Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management, primarily within publicly listed organizations.

Transitioning from a company secretary role to internal audit and IT governance, leveraging a strong foundation in compliance documentation, risk assessments, and audit coordination, while continuously enhancing knowledge in IT General Controls (ITGC) and governance risk compliance (GRC).

Company Secretary & Compliance Officer at Desi Farms India Limited (2026-06 – Present)

• Supervising corporate governance, secretarial, and regulatory compliance activities in alignment with applicable statutory and legal requirements.
• Monitoring organizational compliance frameworks by identifying regulatory obligations, tracking compliance status, and facilitating timely implementation of governance requirements.
• Performing compliance reviews and risk assessments to identify potential regulatory and operational risks while recommending corrective measures.
• Developing and maintaining policies, SOPs, compliance registers, and governance documentation to strengthen internal control environments.
• Coordinating with auditors, statutory authorities, consultants, and internal stakeholders to support compliance and audit-related initiatives.
• Facilitating internal and statutory audit engagements by preparing documentation, addressing audit queries, and supporting remediation activities.
• Documenting business processes, compliance workflows, and control procedures to improve governance transparency and process effectiveness.
• Maintaining statutory records, regulatory filings, board documentation, and compliance evidence in accordance with legal requirements.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to promote governance, risk management, and compliance best practices across the organization.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives through compliance monitoring, reporting, and control enhancement activities as a BSE listed entity.

Company Secretary at Ardour Seeds India Limited (2026-01 – 2026-05)

• Ensured compliance with the Companies Act, Secretarial Standards, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Administered Board, Committee, and Shareholder Meetings, including agenda preparation, resolutions, and documentation.
• Maintained statutory registers, ROC filings, annual returns, and regulatory records.
• Advised senior management on governance, compliance, and corporate law matters.
• Facilitated statutory and internal audit activities while supporting closure of audit observations.
• Managed corporate actions as per the applicable laws & regulations, as well as shareholder matters.
• Liaised with regulators, auditors, and legal advisors on governance and compliance issues.
• Implemented compliance calendars and monitoring mechanisms to ensure timely statutory filings.
• Conducted periodic compliance reviews to evaluate adherence to governance requirements.

Manager - Secretarial / Company Secretary at Jagran Group (Jagran Prakashan Limited & Rave Moti Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.) (2021-08 – 2025-12)

• Managed corporate governance and statutory compliance activities for the organization.
• Prepared board documentation, resolutions, corporate records, and regulatory submissions.
• Executed corporate actions involving directors, auditors, share capital, and shareholder matters.
• Administered Board, Committee, and Shareholder Meetings while ensuring statutory compliance.
• Engaged with auditors, legal advisors, and regulatory authorities on governance matters.
• Supported compliance reviews and implementation of regulatory requirements across business functions.
• Maintained statutory records, annual returns, and corporate governance documentation.
• Administered listed-company compliance activities of BSE and NSE under SEBI regulations, Companies Act requirements, and ROC norms of the Company as well as its holding, subsidiaries and associate companies.
• Coordinated cross-functional audit, legal, compliance, and operational reporting activities with internal and external stakeholders across the whole group.
• Leveraged Oracle-based compliance applications to support workflow validations, approval controls, internal control monitoring, and audit-readiness initiatives.
• Monitored user access governance, maker-checker controls, audit trails, and process documentation within technology-enabled business applications.
• Supported Related Party Transaction (RPT) monitoring through automated trigger mechanisms, strengthening compliance oversight and reporting accuracy.
• Contributed to the governance and administration of an internally developed UPSI compliance management system, enhancing confidentiality controls and regulatory compliance.
• Partnered with Internal Audit, Finance, Legal, and IT teams to support control monitoring, regulatory reporting, and governance processes.
• Strengthened process controls, documentation standards, and compliance workflows supporting audit and risk management activities.
• Facilitated audit engagements with EY (Internal Audit) and PwC (Statutory Audit) through timely documentation, audit evidence, and stakeholder coordination.

Company Secretary & Compliance Officer at Rakan Steels Limited (2017-02 – 2021-07)

• Prepared and filed statutory submissions with SEBI, MSEI Stock Exchange, and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
• Supported Board, Committee, and General Meetings through preparation of notices, agendas, minutes, and resolutions.
• Contributed to quarterly and annual disclosures, including Annual Report, corporate governance reports and shareholding pattern filings etc.
• Coordinated audit activities with statutory auditors, secretarial auditors, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintained compliance with SEBI (LODR) Regulations, Companies Act provisions, and other regulatory requirements.
• Developed compliance trackers and governance documentation to support monitoring and reporting activities.
• Assisted in identifying regulatory risks and facilitating timely closure of compliance observations.

Company Secretary – ICSI

Bachelor of Law in Law – CSJM University

Bachelor of Commerce in Commerce – CSJM University