A Chartered Accountant with over 24 years of expertise in taxation, compliance, and advisory services. As the Partner and Practice Head of RMJ & Associates LLP's Ahmedabad branch, Malav is at the forefront of driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance for a diverse portfolio of clients.

His areas of specialisation include Corporate Taxes, Indirect Taxes, Regulatory Compliance, Assurance, Insolvency, and Exit Planning Strategies. Malav is highly regarded for his ability to navigate complex financial landscapes, advising clients on business setup, organisational restructuring, and business wind-up strategies. His insights have proven invaluable in guiding management teams through critical decision-making processes that shape the future of their businesses.

Malav’s leadership credentials are further exemplified by his position on the boards of several leading corporations, where he serves as an Independent Director and advisor, leveraging his expertise to foster sustainable growth and governance. He is also a certified Insolvency and Bankruptcy professional, with substantial experience in financial restructuring and resolution processes.

A thought leader in the field, Malav is frequently invited to corporate forums as a speaker, where he shares his knowledge and perspectives on key financial and regulatory topics. His extensive experience and commitment to excellence make him a trusted partner for organisations seeking strategic solutions and compliance assurance.

A Chartered Accountant who holds a Gold Medal in Advanced Auditing and has earned the Certified Internal Auditor credential from the Institute of Internal Auditors. He also holds a Forensic Accounting and Fraud Detection certificate from ICAI and is a Registered Valuer under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI). With over 24 years of expertise in internal audit and risk advisory, both in industry and consulting, Jayesh leads the firm's internal audit and risk advisory practice.

Jayesh’s comprehensive experience in Internal and Forensic Audits has provided him significant exposure across various domains, including:

• Setting up internal control systems for organisations and obtaining approvals from ISO Audits, Social Compliance Audits, and Customer Audits.
• Conducting Internal and Management Audits for Large Corporates, Multinational Companies, and Foreign Subsidiaries.
• Performing Forensic Audits for fraud detection.
• Conducting Due Diligence Audits for merger and acquisition proposals.
• Leading Forensic Audits for companies undergoing bankruptcy under the IBC.
• Designing, documenting, and testing Internal Financial Controls to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Executing special reviews aimed at cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Process Manuals for organisations.
• Designing and documenting controls for ISAE 3402 implementation.
• Conducting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Audits.
• Performing valuations for IPOs, mergers, acquisitions, and under IBC regulations.

Jayesh has led Internal Audit and Risk Advisory engagements in both manufacturing and service sectors, working with industries such as Engineering, Textiles, Chemicals, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Gaming, Food and Beverages, Infrastructure, Retail, Healthcare, and Hospitality.

With his extensive expertise and strategic insights, Jayesh provides significant value by enhancing internal controls, ensuring compliance, and driving organisational efficiency.

A Chartered Accountant with over 39 years in advising clients on direct tax matters such as tax structuring on inbound investments, mergers and acquisitions, including conducting tax due diligence. He has experience in the interpretation and application of DTAAs in cross-border transactions. He has advised HNIs and Expatriates on tax-efficient compensation structures.

With a wealth of experience in tax litigation, he has successfully represented clients at various levels of tax authorities, including the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal. Notably, he played a pivotal role in managing tax disputes exceeding USD 250 million for a foreign bank, collaborating closely with a Senior Tax Counsel.

He also possesses hands-on expertise in transfer pricing, including conducting and presenting transfer pricing studies, certification, and representing clients during transfer pricing assessments. His deep understanding of compliance extends to a diverse range of taxpayers, including Corporates, Non-Corporates, Trusts, and Expatriates, covering areas such as tax return preparation, withholding tax compliance, and obtaining certificates for nil/lower tax withholding.

A respected thought leader in the field, he has been a speaker at various professional forums, presenting on topics such as direct tax analysis of the Finance Bill during Annual Budget discussions. His contributions to the field reflect his dedication to delivering value through compliance, strategic planning, and client-focused solutions.

A Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary with over 24 years of experience, Vikas is a Practice Head and Partner of the Pune branch of RMJ & Associates LLP. He possesses rich insights into diverse fields of services such as Business Set-up, Growth Strategy advisory, Management and Risk Advisory Services, Corporate & Labour Laws, Internal Audits and Income Tax.

In addition to the above, he has experience in

• Handling Financial Planning and Analysis Role as a Financial Controller for MNCs, Listed Companies and Start-up Companies.
• Setting up AI tools in the functions related to Accounting, Finance & MIS reporting.
• Design, documentation, and testing of the Financial Control Framework & SOX Compliance.
• Conducting Internal, Management and Cost Audits for corporates with a focus on risk management, cost reduction and value addition.

He caters to various industries such as Automotive, Outsourcing, Banking, Information Technology, Textiles, and Turnkey Projects.

A Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of experience in Direct Taxation and Regulatory Services, including 10 years of experience with a Big 4 consulting firm. He has advised multinational and Indian clients across various industries, viz. pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, infrastructure, chemicals, FMCG, manufacturing, shipping, etc. He specialises in the following:

• • International Taxation: Providing guidance on tax implications and structuring for cross-border transactions, including tax withholding, transfer pricing, and exchange control regulations.
• • Transfer Pricing: Designing tax-efficient transfer pricing models, and preparing transfer pricing and country-by-country reporting documentation.
• • Mergers & Acquisitions: Advising on tax-efficient restructuring, conducting due diligence, and implementing optimised structures.
• • Litigation: Negotiating Advance Pricing Agreements and supporting domestic and international tax litigation.
• • Expatriate Taxation: Structuring tax-efficient compensation plans for expatriates.
• • HNI Taxation: Structuring tax-efficient transactions for High-Net-Worth Individuals.
• • Compliance: Assisting with adherence to income tax and exchange control regulations.

In addition to his consulting expertise, Janak has contributed to leading tax journals and magazines, and has been invited as a speaker at numerous tax forums, sharing his knowledge with the broader professional community.  

A Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of experience in the field of Audit and Assurance. He has proven expertise and experience in statutory audit, tax audit, special audit and management audit.

Nirav has extensive knowledge and experience in ensuring compliance with Accounting Standards and Corporate Law for elevating the firm’s service capabilities. He has handled clients from listed companies to small and medium-sized companies, private companies, partnership firms, proprietorship concerns, LLP’s, charitable trusts, family trusts, etc. Client working experience includes various sectors like port infrastructure and services, hospitality services, medical services, investment companies, financial services, manufacturing companies, project construction companies, trading companies etc. He has also contributed articles published in various journals.  

A Chartered Accountant with over 30 years of experience in the Assurance practice. She holds a diploma in Information Systems Audit (DISA) and is also a registered valuer of securities and financial assets, registered with ICAI RVO. She is well-versed in Ind AS, Indian GAAP, and auditing standards.

Heena has successfully led diverse audit engagements, including Statutory Audits, Internal Audits, Tax Audits, Bank Audits, Management Audits, System Audits, Internal Control Reviews, and SOP preparation and implementation. Her proficiency in SAP implementation further highlights her ability to integrate technology into financial and operational processes.  

Her vast expertise spans both manufacturing and service industries, including Pharmaceuticals, Tyres, Banking, Insurance, Retail, Telecom, Advertising, Education, and Healthcare. Heena’s unwavering commitment to precision and her strategic insights have consistently enabled organisations to enhance operational efficiency, maintain compliance, and achieve sustainable growth.

Sanjay Lakhotia brings over 13 years of professional experience as a Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary, specialising in regulatory compliance, auditing, and financial management. As a rank holder in the CA Foundation, he is proficient in Indian GAAP, Auditing Standards, and Direct & Indirect Tax Laws, ensuring precise and effective financial oversight.

Sanjay has also managed engagements related to Statutory Audits, Tax Audits, GST Audit, Management Audit, Stock Audit, SOP preparation and Implementation across the sectors. His experience and expertise span across manufacturing as well as service industries like Artwork, Industrial Products, Investment Advisory, FMCG Sector, Sports and Event Management sector, Education and Hospitals etc.  

A Chartered Accountant with over 14 years of experience in accounting, taxation, and regulatory compliance. Throughout her career, she has gained in-depth knowledge and practical expertise in managing complex financial and regulatory matters.

Neeru manages the Accounting and Regulatory Compliance practice for the Ahmedabad branch. She advises clients on a wide range of financial and regulatory issues, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. Her extensive experience includes handling Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) matters, ensuring that organisations comply with the relevant provisions while managing their tax and legal responsibilities. With a strong foundation in regulatory frameworks of Non-Profit organisations (NGO), she is committed to helping businesses navigate the complexities of accounting and compliance, fostering their growth while ensuring they remain fully compliant with the latest legal requirements.  

A Chartered Accountant with over a decade of expertise in auditing services. Hitesh has successfully led audits for listed entities, medium-sized and small corporate clients, as well as partnership firms, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and operational efficiency. Currently, he oversees a team dedicated to fulfilling clients' assurance needs within prescribed schedules.

His professional experience encompasses a wide range of audit engagements, including Statutory Audits, Internal Audits, Tax Audits, Bank Audits, Management Audits, System Audits, and Internal Control Reviews. Hitesh’s audit proficiency spans across diverse sectors such as manufacturing and service industries, including Pharmaceuticals, Automobiles, Retail, Education, Chemicals, Writing Instruments, and Sivtek.  

With his extensive experience and industry insights, Hitesh brings valuable expertise in fostering financial accuracy, strengthening internal controls, and enhancing organisational performance.  

Kishor has extensive experience spanned over 20 years to guide the Firm's Accounting & Regulatory Compliance practice.

He has a blend of experience working in the industry as well as in professional practice. He is well versed in Indian GAAP, taxation, corporate laws, Payroll, and foreign exchange control regulations. His functional expertise includes strategic planning, cost efficiency, revenue management, and professional, technical, and proactive solutions to business situations.  

Kishor has been a part of a Start-up Company as well as a Multi-national Company. He has hands-on experience handling secretarial matters for companies and interacting with the government authorities such as GST & Income Tax, refund claims, etc.  

A Chartered Accountant with 17 years of experience in Auditing and Consulting Services. He has also cleared CISA (ISACA –USA) examination and holds certificate in IFRS (ACCA-UK). He spearheads Statutory Audit and Assurance practice of the firm. He has handled audits of listed, medium and small-sized corporate clients and partnership firms. Besides Audit, he has experience in the areas of valuations, transaction advisory services and corporate restructuring.

He has been regular speaker at client clinics and in-house seminars on various topics like Companies Act, Income Tax Act, Accounting and Auditing Standards etc.

She is an Associate Director and leads the Japan Desk at RMJ & Associates LLP. She is instrumental in building Japanese practice. Because of her vast experience of over 20 years in India, she has been a key attraction for Japanese Clients.

She is an Associate Director and leads the Japan Desk at RMJ & Associates LLP. She is instrumental in building Japanese practice. Because of her vast experience of over 20 years in India, she has been a key attraction for Japanese Clients.

She has considerable command in Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu, English, French, German and Chinese, Japanese being her mother tongue. She has acted as a consultant to the Consulate General of Japan at Mumbai to carry out a survey, search and support development programme through grass-root organizations. She has offered consulting and advisory services for establishing and managing projects by Japanese nodal agencies and private companies, establishing manufacturing units in Gujarat for Maruti Suzuki India Limited and Suzuki Motor Gujarat. She has been instrumental in coordinating research and internship programme for research scholars from prominent academic institutions of Japan.