Mahendra K Asher - Senior Partner
Mahendra K Asher
Senior Partner
E-mail: masherdb@emirates.net.ae
He has wide experience of over 46 years including auditing and other financial/consultancy services :
• Corporate Finance :
CIBA OF INDIA LIMITED (Presently known as NOVARTIS), BOMBAY, INDIA
- One year on the job training
- Planning and Control - Internal Auditor
- Executive in charge of General Financial Accounting Unit
• Commercial Banking :
THE COMMERCIAL BANK OF DUBAI LIMITED, DUBAI, UAE
- Six months residential training course at CHASE MANHATTAN BANK NA, ATHENS, GREECE.
- Credit Department in charge, reporting to General Manager and Board of Directors on special assignments.
• Investment Banking :
MERRILL LYNCH INTERNATIONAL & CO., DUBAI, UAE
- Five months training/qualifying examinations at Merrill Lynch’s Headquarters - New York, USA.
- Investment Advisor duly registered as an associated person with US Trade and Exchange Regulatory Agencies.
Education & Membership of Professional Bodies :
• Commerce Graduate, Sydenham College of Commerce & Economics, Bombay University.
• Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
• Fellow and Senator of The Offshore Institute, Isle of Man, when the Institute was established.
• Member of The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc., USA.
• Member of STEP
• Services rendered as a Board Member on :
- Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry - elected Member of the Auditors’ Group.
- Department of Economic Development, Government of Dubai - appointed on Legal and Accountancy Advisory Board.
Other Activities - offices held at Professional/Community Organisations :
• A Founder and Past Chairman of the Dubai Chapter of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
• A Founder Member/Secretary and Vice-Chairman of Overseas Indians Economic Forum-UAE.
• A Managing Committee Member and Hon Treasurer of The Indian High School, Dubai, and Joint Hon Auditor of the School during initial stages of the School
Ratnakar N Shetty - Partner
Ratnakar N Shetty
Partner
E-mail: ratnakar@mahendraasherco.com
- With Mahendra Asher & Co. since 1983, and has experience in audit, offshore companies, trusts and other company formation, business valuation, due diligence financial, legal and tax advisory services.
- Has an excellent academic background securing silver medal in Final CA exam of ICAI.
- During Articleship (1977-1980) and thereafter (19080-1983) with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants, BANSI S MEHTA & CO., BOMBAY, INDIA, acquired experience in accounting and auditing services, plus specialised financial, legal and tax advisory services.
Education :
- Commerce Graduate with Hons, Sydenham College of Commerce & Economics, Bombay University.
- Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
- Chartered Financial Analyst, Member of CFA Institute, USA.
- Member of STEP
Haridas Krishna Achar - Manager Audit Services
Haridas Krishna Achar
Manager:-Audit Services
E-mail: haridas@mahendraasherco.com
- With Mahendra Asher & Co since March 1992 and has varied experience in statutory audit of banks, exchange, trading, manufacturing, service and other types of companies, review of systems, due diligence and related matters.
- Prior thereto he practiced in Mangalore and Udupi for 2 years. He did his articleship with Ganesh & Sudhir, Udupi (1986 to 1989).
Education:
- Commerce graduate from Mangalore University – 1986
- Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India November 1990
- Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India since March 1996
Bhavesh Kishor Khetia - Manager Audit Services
Bhavesh Kishor Khetia
Manager:-Audit Services
E-mail: bhavesh@mahendraasherco.com
- With Mahendra Asher & Co in Feb 2005 before qualifying as a CA and continues with the Company after qualifying as a CA in July 2005. He has varied experience in statutory audit of trading, manufacturing, service, and other types of companies, and related matters.
- Did his articleship with J K Doshi & Co (Jul 2001 to Oct 2004)
Education:
- Commerce graduate from Bombay University - 2001
- Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India-July 2005
Mayur Vijay Shukla - Manager-Audit Services
Mayur Vijay Shukla
Manager:-Audit Services
E-mail: mayur@mahendraasherco.com
- With Mahendra Asher & Co since October 1997 and has varied experience in statutory audit of exchange, trading, manufacturing, service and other types of companies, review of systems, internal audit, due diligence and related matters.
- Prior thereto employed in Haribhakti & Co from September 1995 handling audit and related matters.
Educational qualifications
- Commerce graduate from Bombay University – 1990
- Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India May 1995
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – USA – 2001
Sunil Radhakishan Lakhani - Manager Audit and Corporate Services
Sunil Radhakishan Lakhani
Manager Audit and Corporate Services
E-mail: sunil@mahendraasherco.com
- With Mahendra Asher & Co June 2002) and has varied experience in statutory audit of trading, manufacturing, service, exchange and other types of companies, review of systems, due diligence and related matters, formation of companies and allied services.
- Prior thereto he did his did his articleship with S S Gajja & Co (1998 to 2001).
Education:
- Commerce graduate from Sydenham College of Commerce & Economics, Bombay University 2000
- Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India November 2001
Snehal P Kajaria - Manager Audit Services
Snehal P Kajaria
Manager - Audit Services
E-mail: snehal@mahendraasherco.com
- With Mahendra Asher & Co since August 2002 and has varied experience in statutory audit of trading, manufacturing, service, and other types of companies, review of systems, internal audit, valuation, due diligence and related matters.
- Prior thereto employed in S V Doshi & Co, Mumbai (May 1999 to May2002s, handled assignments in Godrej Hi Care Ltd (Jan 99 to Mar99) and employed in Borkar & Mazumdar Mgt Consulting Pvt Ltd (Mar98 to Dec 98) performing statutory audits, system reviews, internal audit and other assignments
- Did articleship with Mahendra Sadlani & Co, Mumbai ( July 1994 to August 1996) and industrial training from Godrej GE Appliances Ltd, Mumbai (Sept 96 to Sep 97).
Education:
- Commerce graduate from Bombay University - 1994
- Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Jul 1997
Office Address
203, Nasser Lootah Building, 2nd Floor
Al Maktoum Road, Deira, Dubai, UAE
