T.D. Balraj*
Vice Chairman; (M)39944907, email: balrajtd@gmail.com
TD Balraj, a graduate in Mathematics and Statistics became a CA in1988. With an initial stint in accounting profession, he then moved to industry and worked with varied businesses in India and Qatar. Since 1997 he has been working with J A Zayani & Sons WLL, a diversified Bahrain based business Group as its Financial Controller. Possesses more than 22 years post qualification experience, he also advises several other business units in the Group apart from being recently designated as a Director in the Board of Zayani Otis Elevator Co. WLL, a new joint venture initiative between Zayani and one of its major principals Otis Elevator Company, USA.
A founder member of ICAB Toastmasters Club when the Bahrain Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (BCICAI) started its own Toastmasters Club in 2005, he was the Club’s President in 2008-2009. Currently he serves the Toastmasters community in Bahrain as Area 75 Governor.
Sanjay Gupta*
Secretary; (M) 39415356, email: sgupta_trc@yahoo.com;
Sanjay Gupta is a Chartered Accountant with CISA (Certified Information System Auditor), DISA (Diploma in Information System Auditing), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) and a Bachelors Degree in Commerce.
With over 20 years of in depth post qualification experience, CA Sanjay Gupta is working as Head of Reserve Risk Control in the Reserve Management Directorate with the Central Bank of Bahrain.
His experience spans diverse facets of financial operations, including External and Internal Audits, Investigation work, Assurance and Advisory Business Services, Due Diligence Reviews and Risk Assessment. Sanjay Gupta is a keen planner with demonstrated business acumen to oversee operations, conceptualize strategies and effectuate them for sustained business growth. His strengths include excellent relationship management, communication skills and relationship management abilities.
Meenakshi Sundaram*
Joint Secretary; (M)36741038; email: msundaramhari@yahoo.com
Meenakshi Sundaram is a professional CA with over a decade of post qualification experience in Internal Audit, Direct / Indirect taxation and Finance & Accounts.
He is an Associate Member of ICAI, a graduate Member of ICWAI with a graduation in Commerce from India. He served as a President of ICAB Toastmasters club (2009-2010) and also as a Member in the Executive Committee of Bahrain Chapter of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India during 2007-2008.
He started his career in internal audit with ITC Bhadrachalam Paperboards Ltd, India and moved on to become the Finance Head of one of its Factory in Hyderabad, India. He is presently working with Business International WLL (Xerox) as Head of Finance, Administration and HR.
Nitin Mahajan*
Treasurer; (M)39784087; email: nitinmahajanca@rediffmail.com
Nitin Mahajan, Member of the Chapter, is a qualified Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor and a Bachelor of Commerce, with several years of industry experience. He is currently working with E.K. Kanoo group as Internal Auditor and had prior stints at India Bulls and Bajaj Auto Finance; DOB: 21 July 1980; Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India since 2004, Certified Internal Auditor, USA, since 2007; B.Com (Hons.) from Delhi University; Internal Auditor, Ebrahim Khalil Kanoo ;Tel: 17264588, (M)39784087; email:nitinmahajanca@rediffmail.com
nitin.m@ekkanoo.com.bh; Has been in Bahrain for past three and half years. Currently working with Ebrahim Khalil Kanoo Group (Automobile Dealers) as Internal Auditor.
In past, worked in Financial Services Industry for 2 years with companies like IndiaBulls Credit Services as Manager – Internal Audit & Bajaj Auto Finance Limited as Regional Internal Auditor for Northern India. He is a part of the Executive Committee of Bahrain Chapter of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India for year 2009-2010.
Regular follower of Art of Living society and actively involved in social activities in the Kingdom of Bahrain, organized Food camp for labour, Blood donation camp, Beach clean activity at Zallaq beach.
Shribharathi Mahesh Kumar*
Executive Committee Member; (M)39431170; email: shribharathi@gmail.com
Shribharathi Maheshkumar, Member of the Chapter, is a qualified Chartered Accountant and a Bachelor of Commerce, with over 5 years of internal audit experience. She is currently working with Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco) as Internal Auditor and had prior stints at Grant Thornton and TVS Group of Companies. Shribharathi Maheshkumar is also an active Toastmaster with ICAB Toastmasters and has a flair for music and books.
Percy Mistry*
Executive Committee Member; (M)36515221; email: percymanijeh@gmail.com
Percy Mistry did his graduation in Commerce and Economics from the Bombay University in 1968 and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1971.
He held the positions of All India Accounts Manager and Finance Manager with Voltas Ltd. (a member of the Tata Group of companies) in India between 1972 and 1983. Since 1984, he has been with the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co. (GPIC) in Bahrain and has served in the capacity of Treasurer, Chief Accountant and Chief Internal Auditor. He is currently the Sr. Financial Advisor.
He is actively engaged in social and charitable work and has been Past President of Lions Club of Bahrain and founding member and office bearer with Migrant Workers Protection Society in Bahrain. He has a passion for writing, directing and acting in full length plays as well as making of short films on topical and social issues.
Vistasp Sopariwalla*
Executive Committee Member; (M)39177383 email: vistasps@hotmail.com
Vistasp Burjor Sopariwalla is finance professional with over 21 years of post qualification experience. Currently holding a senior position as Head of Finance with Future Bank, Bahrain for the last four years. In addition he is also the Board Secretary to the Board of Directors of the Bank.
Vistasp has rich experience & knowledge in the Banking sector with strong leadership skills. Prior to joining Future Bank, he has worked in succeeding senior positions within the banking industry in India & internationally which spans over BNP- Paribas, Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait and the Bahraini Saudi Bank. Currently he is also a fellow member of the ICAB Toastmasters Club.
Uday Shanbag*
Executive Committee Member; (M) 39276481; email: karan1995@gmail.com
A Commerce graduate, Uday Shanbag is a CA with more than 18 years post qualification experience. A senior finance professional, he works with National Property Investments Co W.L.L ( J.A Zayani Group company) as its Accounts Manger.
A member of the Indian Club, he served as Treasurer as well as Internal Auditor of the Club.
An avid cricketer, he captained the Indian Club cricket team in 2003 and 2004. He also played and won several Tennis tournaments within the Club. Uday is passionate with music and loves to play classical music instruments.
Sanjib Kumar Mohapatra*
Executive Committee Member; (M)39081697, email: sanjibkumarmohapatra1@gmail.com
Sanjib Kumar Mohapatra is an Accounts, Audit and Finance professional with 12 years post qualification experience in various industries. He currently works with Marshall’s (Bahrain) Limited (globally known as Tullet Prebon Limited) a number one money broking company as its Financial Controller and Compliance Officer within the Banking Industry.He is a member of ICAB Toastmasters Club as well.
K. Muralidhar*
Executive Committee Member; (M)39017666, email: manamamurali@gmail.com
He is a commerce graduate with honors and post qualification professional experience of nearly 20 years in the sectors of automobiles, consumer electronics, Appliance & real estate, construction and plastic engineering in India and the Middle East. He is presently working as Accounts Manager at Bahrain Pipes BSC (Closed). He is a chartered member and past President of the ICAB Toastmasters club. An active Toastmaster who held different leadership positions including the position of Area Governor, he is currently assisting in Division ‘K’ council of District 79 in its community activities.
Aloke K. Rakshit*
DOB: 30th July, 1959; Qualification: M Com, A.C.A., A.I. C.W. A., A.I.C.P.A.
Group General Manager; BANZ Group B.S.C. (c); Tel: 00973 17727 719; emai: alokekr@banzgroup.com
Anand Gupta*
DOB: 3rd Jan 1978; Qualification: CA, CISA, B.COM; Senior Consultant, Ernst & Young; Tel:17535455,(M) 36546115; email: caanand@yahoo.com, anand.gupta@bh.ey.com, Chartered Accountant. Also done CISA from ISACA. Currently working with Ernst & Young under Transaction Advisory service as a Senior Consultant. Member of Bahrain Chapter of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (BCICAI). Served as executive committee member of this chapter during 2008-2009. Also member of Lions Club of Riffa in Bahrain and currently Treasurer with club. Currently perusing CFA level II of USA. Hobbies: Cricket, video games, Reading etc.; Married – Wife- Smita Gupta
Arvind Sharma*
Manager, Audit and Advisory, KPMG Fakhro
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and is an experienced audit professional with over 10 years of audit experience. Prior to joining KPMG Fakhro in May 2005, was associated with a PwC in Mumbai, India. Has been involved in Bahrian as an auditor with Gulf International Bank, Saudi National Commercial Bank, State Bank of India, YK Almoayyed Group etc. He is on the committee of KPMG Toastmasters club and KPMG’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team. Involved in various sectors including Financial services and Construction.
Arun C. Kotwani*
DOB: 19th May 1974; ACA, Grad CWA, Inter CS.; Vice President – Financial Control, Maalem Holding B.S.C (c)
Tel: 17107280, (M) 39801355 email: arun_kotwani@hotmail.com;
A Chartered Accountant by profession having more than twelve years of extensive expertise in all facets of Financial Accounting and Controls, Budgets modeling, System Implementations, Regulatory Reporting, Compliance, Operations and Administration. He has served in senior managerial positions in leading financial institutions in Bahrain and has gained valuable expertise to work in multicultural/multinational environment to exercise due professional care and lead teams efficiently. He started his career in the Middle East with American Express where he worked for more than 8 years. There, as a Team Leader in the Financial Service Unit, he supervised the entire MENA region card operation business and got a solid exposure to business verticals in card industry. Currently he is the Vice President of the Financial Control department at Maalem, where he oversees all aspects of Financial Control and Treasury functions for the Group. Prior to joining Maalem, Arun was the Head of Financial Control for Addax Bank for more than three years. With the solid exposure to finance and accounting via experience in investment banking and credit card industry, he aims to fulfill his aspirations by leveraging on his strengths and ensuring overall organizational objectives are met.
Durgesh Purohit*
DOB: 4th June 1975; F.C.A., B.Com., C.S. (Inter) Financial Controller, Pegasus Real Estate, Tel: 17587575; (M):39186707, email: durgeshpurohit@hotmail.com; Has successfully handled the Mortgage, Finance & other matters of Bahrain’s prestigious Projects Abraj Al Lulu, Platinum Tower & Juffair Skyview etc. value of more than 350 million US$.Carries wealth of experience of 15 Years in Finance, Auditing, Projects, Mortgage and Real Estate in BAHRAIN, INDIA, USA, UK and UAE.
Harish Gopinath*
DOB: 20th January 1969; Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India since 1995.
Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA), Colorado State, USA, since 2003; Director, KPMG Fakhro; Tel: 1722332, (M)39643703
email: hgopinath@kpmg.com; Employed in the Gulf for the past 15 year and currently working as the head of the Owner Managed Business unit in KPMG Fakhro, Bahrain; The department was set up in 2005 to cater to family companies and small and medium sized companies in Bahrain. Actively involved in the development of entrepreneurs by assisting them in preparing an appropriate business plan/ feasibility report for their upcoming ventures and assisting them in setting up the same. Advising SMEs and family companies in structuring their business and hand holding these companies to the next level. Working closely with Governmental organizations and Development banks on projects for entrepreneurs and SMEs. He has been formally trained in Neuro Lingustic Programming. Interested in philanthropic activities and involved on a personal level.
Hira Khatri*
DOB: 20-10-1958 FCA CFO, Yusif Bin Yusif Fakhro BSC (c), Tel: 17408141, (M): 39188738; email: hirakhatri@msn.com
Having more than 20 years experience in key management position, served in multiple industry group of companies. Good exposure in Strategic planning and business restructuring, Internal Control System and Performance Monitoring.
Isaac Mathew*
DOB: 14-02-1952; FCA, MBA; General Manager, Algosaibi Travel; Tel: 17212333, (M)39687750; email: imathew@algosaibitravel.com
Has been the President of Manama Toastmasters and Vision Advanced Toastmasters. Board Member and Treasurer of Association of Bahrain Travel and Tours Agents. Married with two children. Elder son - employed with Citi Group in the US and younger son student of Sacred Heart School. Wife - teacher in the Indian School. Hobbies – Reading, traveling, snorkeling, spending quality time with family, charity work etc.
James A. Moye*
DOB: 2 November 1965; Chartered Accountant, Australia; Partner – Transaction Advisory Solutions Bahrain; Middle East Asset Management Leader, Ernst & Young Bahrain; Tel:17535455, (M) 36337799; email: James.moye@bh.ey.com;
Experience covers a wide range of industries in a wide variety of consultancy assignments in various areas, including Asset Management, Corporate Finance and Transaction Advisory Services, Mergers & Acquisitions, Valuations, Infrastructure Advisory, Restructuring and Transaction Services.
Kapil Kumar Batra*
DOB: 18 August 1970; Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Fraud Examiner(CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Bachelor of Legislative Laws (LLB); Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com); Internal Audit Manager, Batelco
Tel: 17884493, (M)39901701, email: batrakk@yahoo.com.He prides himself to have held the flag of Indian CA community high in all the organizations he has worked till now.
