Our Team
“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” –Henry Ford
Our team comprises proficient, dedicated professionals and dynamic individuals of varied age groups, encompassing different mind sets, from diversified fields and having vast professional experience. We work relentlessly using taxation, accounting, advisory and auditing expertise, knowledge and experience to deliver value and quality.
At our core, we believe that our team is our most crucial sustainable competitive advantage for future growth.
Partners
Sumit Sharma
Name | Sumit Sharma |
Qualification | B.Com, FCA, DISA, FAFD, Ind AS |
Experience | 9 Years |
E‐mail | sumit.sharma@jksco.in |
Key Areas | Statutory, Internal and Investigation Audits, Due Diligence on behalf of UN Agencies, Stocks & Receivables Audits on behalf of Banks & Financial Institutions, Ind AS, Anti-money Laudering |
Current Location | New Delhi / Bhopal |
Mr. Sharma has been associated with our firm since 2015, leading various Statutory, Internal Audit, Limited Review, Management and Concurrent Audits of large/ medium scale listed/ Govt. Enterprises/other companies. Mr. Sharma has successfully conducted multiple risk and micro assessments, scheduled audits, spot checks, financial audit and internal control and closure audits on behalf of UN Agencies in both India and abroad. He also has performed various kinds of Bank Audits, Stocks and Receivables Audits, Bank Guarantee Audit, Special Investigation Audits, Forensic Audits on behalf of banks and financial institutions. He has also conducted Circulation Audit for newspaper industry. He has also successfully completed various certificate courses i.e. Forensic Accounting and Fraud Detection (FAFD), Anti-Money Laundering, Ind Accounting Standards, Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) from ICAI. He has been an excellent team leader with sound fundamental concepts and capability to accomplish the assigned tasks swiftly and contentedly. A commerce graduate and proud member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, he has fine knowledge and exquisite experience in his arena.
Sumit Sharma
Jeet Agarwal
Name | Jeet Agarwal |
Qualification | FCA, B.Com (H) |
Experience | 18 Years |
E‐mail | jeet.agarwal@jksco.in |
Key Areas | Statutory and Internal Audit Internal Financial Control Stocks & Receivables Audits on behalf of Banks & Financial Institutions Specialized audits & Due Diligence on behalf of UN Agencies Business Process Improvement |
Current Location | Kolkata |
A fellow member of the Institute of the Chartered Accountants of India with over 18 years of extensive experience in the areas of Finance, Accounts, Auditing, Budgeting & MIS.
Mr. Jeet Agarwal heads the Kolkata Branch, providing his invaluable insights to growth, diversification, and prosperity to maximize outputs.
Having trained in the Executive Development Programme on Foreign Exchange Risk Management, General Management & Communication Skills, Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting, he has worked with multiple companies both in public and private domain, successfully leveraging his skills in achieving the overall organizational objectives with significant personal value addition. He has a comprehensive exposure to audits of various companies spanning across diverse industries and has successfully conducted multiple risk and micro assessments, scheduled audits, spot checks , financial control and closure audits on behalf of International Agencies. He has also been part of multiple SOX/IFC engagements having experience in business process control testing.
Jeet Agarwal
Rishabh Upadhyay
Name | Rishabh Upadhyay |
Qualification | FCA, CCCAB |
Experience | 9 Years |
E‐mail | rishabh.upadhyay@jksco.in |
Key Areas | Statutory and Internal Audit, Management Consultancy, Process gap analysis and Policy Formulation, Procurement Audit, Statutory and Concurrent Audit of Banks, Stocks & Receivables Audits on behalf of Banks & Financial Institutions, Statutory and Concurrent Audit of Banks. |
Current Location | Chandigarh |
Engaged as a Partner since 2013, Mr. Upadhyay is looking after the overall strategy and stewardship of the audit assignments for the firm in Chandigarh, Punjab and some parts in Haryana. He manages the key client relationships of the firm on an ongoing basis and is involved in many key engagements at Head office level.
Mr. Upadhyay has experience across the firm’s audit and corporate Financial Accounting Service lines, and has advised clients across manufacturing and service industries, particularly Healthcare Industry. He is an expert in conducting Statutory & Concurrent Audits of companies as well as Nationalized Banks.
Major Industries in which Mr. Upadhyay has served during his tenure are Pharmaceuticals, Banking, Breweries, Swiss Watch (Manufacture and Retail) and Defense Equipment.
Master’s in Business Economics, a commerce graduate and a fellow member of the Institute of the Chartered Accountants of India, Mr. Upadhyay also holds a certificate in Concurrent Audit from the Institute of Chartered Accountants on India.
Rishabh Upadhyay
Manikantan Santhanam
Name | Manikantan Santhanam |
Qualification | B.SC, FCA |
Experience | 16 Years |
E‐mail | Chennai@jksco.in |
Key Areas | VAT consultant for Middle East. Finance & Accounts, Fund Management, Auditing & Taxation, Policy/Procedure Development, Banking & Financial Services, Funds Transfer Investigations, Client Research, Lien Release. |
Current Location | Chennai |
Possessing nearly 16 years of expertise in Finance & Accounts, Auditing & Taxation, Policy/Procedure Development, Team Management, and Commercial Operations, Mr. Manikantan has demonstrated his business acumen in managing finance operations and contributing higher rate of organic growth in India as well as abroad. Highly astute and energetic with strong work ethics and team working skills, he can fill numerous financial and investment roles.
Mr. Manikantan is an honourable member of the Institute of the Chartered Accountants of India. He is currently VAT consultant for Middle East and handles inventory verification, reconciliations and ad hoc assignments in addition to statutory audit & concurrent audit of nationalized banks. He is an expert in the field of Audits and has conducted various types of Audits viz., Tax Audits, Internal Audits, And Management Audits, Concurrent Audits of various companies, banks, and organizations.
Manikantan Santhanam
Taranjeet Sethi
Name | Taranjeet Sethi |
Qualification | M.Com, FCA |
Experience | 16 Years |
E‐mail | taranjeet.sethi@jksco.in |
Key Areas | Comprehensive exposure to e‐filing & Online Communication with Ministry of Corporate Affairs (under MCA‐21 scheme) & Department of Income Tax |
Current Location | New Delhi / Faridabad |
Ms. Sethi has been associated with the firm for long and is working in the capacity of a Partner since 2007. She is heading the team in Secretarial Works, Compliance with provisions of Company Law matters, Fund Management, Compliance with E–TDS Provision under Income Tax Act and handling E–filling Income Tax Returns under the provisions of Income Tax Act 1961. In addition to above, she is also engaged in Statutory Audit and Concurrent Audit of Banks and supervises Field Investigation/ Address verification of borrowers. She has done her post–graduation in commerce and is a fellow member of the Institute of the Chartered Accountants of India having 16 years of experience. Her undeniably valuable services are evident in the way she acts as a source of motivation and guidance for the team members, encouraging them to strive for excellence.
Taranjeet Sethi
V.C. Misra
Name | Vikas Chandra Misra |
Qualification | B.Com, FCA, DISA, FAFD, CCCAB, Insolvency Professional |
Experience | 33 Years |
E‐mail | vc.misra@jksco.in |
Key Areas | Companies Audit, Tax Audit & Income tax law consultancy, Conducting Vat Audit, Statutory Audit, Concurrent Audit, Revenue Audit, Peer Review of Audit firm, Wealth Management Services, Investment & Portfolio Management Consultancy. |
Current Location | Kanpur |
Having been leading the team since 1989, Mr. Misra continues to successfully and competently play his role as a Partner. Under his expert guidance, supervision and knowledge spanning the last 33 years, Tax Audits, VAT Audits, Statutory Audits, Concurrent Audits, various kinds of audits of Nationalized Banks and Peer Review of audit firms have and continue to be conducted effectively and efficiently.
He is a source of valuable insights to help promote growth, diversification and prosperity to maximize outputs and is responsible for planning, team leadership and reporting. Under his guidance, many have developed professionally and personally.
V.C. Misra
Jyoti Ranjan Tarafdar
Name | Jyoti Ranjan Tarafdar |
Age | 55 Years |
Qualification | B.Com, FCMA, FCA, FAFD, CCCAB and Insolvency Professional |
Experience | 26 Years |
E‐mail | Jyoti.ranjan@jksco.in |
Key Areas | Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit, Law, Income Tax and GST Consultancy, Funding & Budgeting, Financial Planning& Control, Policy/Procedure Development, Statutory and Concurrent Audit of Banks, Stocks & Receivables Audits on behalf of Banks and Financial Institutions |
Current Location | New Delhi |
A Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and the Institute of Cost Accountants, possessing nearly 26 years of work expertise. Mr. Tarafdar is also a registered Insolvency Professional with IBBI under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016. Carried out few assignments as IRP duly appointed by Hon’ble NCLT. Besides possessing hands–on experience in various assignments of Finance and Audit domain, including costing, indirect/direct taxes and corporate affairs, he is skilled in Budgetary Control and Financial Planning, Development of Accounting, Costing System, SOP, DOA etc. Having an extensive experience of Design & Implementation of ERP system in the sugar industries. His exemplary and admirable skills reflect in his work. Having strong planning and relationship management skills, he has time and again provided his vital contributions in the running of the company.
Mr. Tarafdar is a great mentor to his fellow team members, encouraging and guiding them to accomplish complex tasks in a swift and simplified manner.
Jyoti Ranjan Tarafdar
B.K.Agarwal
Name | Bhuwaneshwar Kumar Agarwal |
Qualification | B.Com, FCA |
Experience | 32 Years |
E‐mail | Jaipur@jksco.in |
Key Areas | Revenue & Concurrent Audits, Internal, Stocks & Receivables Audits on behalf of Banks & Financial Institutions |
Current Location | Jaipur |
A commerce graduate and a fellow member of the Institute of the Chartered Accountants of India, Mr. Agarwal has an experience of over 32 years. Having joined us as a Partner in 2009, he has wide and varied experience in audits of companies engaged in various kinds of revenue, inspection and statutory branch audits of nationalized and co-operative banks, stock/inventory audits for banks and financial institutions, advisory services related to Corporate Laws and Income tax.
His relentless focus on analytical thinking and conducting audits with a great sense of dedication and a unique perspective is extremely admirable. Responsible for managing and supervising audit teams, he ensures that all teams adhere to the globally recognized audit methodology and the most suitable practices.
B.K.Agarwal
Jitendra K Sarawgi
Name | Jitendra K Sarawgi |
Qualification | B.Sc. , M.Sc.(Statistics), FCA, DISA, FAFP |
Experience | 29 years |
E‐mail | jk.sarawgi@jksco.in |
Key Areas | Systems Audit, Forensic Audits, and Cyber Security, Statutory, Internal & Management Audits, e‐ filing, Portfolio Management, Investment consultancy, ICAI Certificate on Business Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting(BRSR) |
Current Location | New Delhi |
Mr. Jitendra Kumar Sarawgi is the Head Partner of J.K. Sarawgi & Company. He is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) with 29+ years of experience. Possessing a growth mindset, his success is reflected in his professional journey from a small town to the metros and further working towards international collaborations today.
Mr. Sarawgi’s technologically focused and highly analytical outlook has benefitted several banks and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs from time to time.
Having an extraordinary ability to maintain productive and long-term relationships and networks, under his vision and counsel, the firm has established a network of 300+ associates PAN India.
Jitendra completed Chartered Accountancy with an All India 40th Rank. He is also a rank holder in M.Sc. (Statistics) & B.Sc. (Gold Medalist), which acts as a testament to his stellar academic record. As a keen learner, he always eager to learn something new to enhance his knowledge. He has also successfully completed various certificate courses like ICAI Certificate on Business Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting (BRSR).
He is a certified Forensic Auditor, involved in various Forensic and Investigation work of large corporate on behalf of FI’s.
Jitendra K Sarawgi
L.S.Khandelwal
Name | Laxman Swaroop Khandelwal |
Qualification | B.Com, FCA, Ind AS |
Experience | 54 Years |
E‐mail | ls.khandelwal@jksco.in |
Key Areas | Finance & Accounts, Companies Audit, Revenue Audits, Statutory Branch Audits of Nationalized & Co‐ operative Banks, Advisory Services related to Corporate Laws & Income Tax |
Current Location | New Delhi |
Mr.Khandelwal is the senior most partner of the firm. Associated with us since 1968, he is a storehouse of vast knowledge, immense experience and profound guidance. His areas of expertise and skill are audit, taxation and Company Law. Having 54 years of rich experience, his vast learning and experience in internal audit and systems as well as statutory, management and concurrent audits of large/medium scale listed/other companies aids him in leading the team along with his partners in key and critical areas. He proficiently renders committed and dedicated advisory services related to Corporate Laws and Income Tax, adding further to his repertoire. He has also successfully completed various certificate courses like ICAI Certificate on Business Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting(BRSR). Possessing a uniquely sound and accurate knack for finance and accounting, his skill set has enabled him to successfully conduct innumerous statutory audits.
L.S.Khandelwal
Niren Narender Patrawala
Name | Niren Narender Patrawala |
Qualification | B.Com, FCA |
Experience | 23 Years |
E‐mail | niren.patrawala@jksco.in |
Key Areas | Statutory Audit, Internal Audit, Stock & Receivable Audit, Tax Audit, & MVAT/GST Audit on the behalf of Pharma, Gem and Jewellery, Industrial Companies and others, Attending Income Tax & GST Assessments, Investigation matters, GST, Income Tax Return & TDS Returns. |
Current Location | Mumbai |
Mr. Niren has been associated with our firm since 2020, leading various Statutory, Internal, Management and Concurrent Audits of large/ medium scale listed/other companies. Additionally, he has actively participated in a variety of bank audit types, stock and receivables audits for banks and other financial institutions, investigation audits, and inventory verification.
He has been a great team leader with solid fundamentals and the ability to complete the duties allocated to him quickly and satisfactorily. He holds a degree in commerce and is a proud member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He is an expert in his field and has 22 years of expertise.
Niren Narender Patrawala
Hemannt Mehta
Name | CA Hemannt Mehta |
Qualification | FCA |
Experience | 18+ Years |
E‐mail | hemant.mehta@jksco.in |
Key Areas | Finance & Accounts, Internal Audit, Internal Credit Control, Credit Policies, Financial Risk Management, Statutory Branch Audits of Central Warehousing Corporation and India Tourism Development Corporation |
Current Location | Bhubaneshwar/ New Delhi |
A Fellow member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Mr. Hemant Mehta is associated with J K Sarawgi & Company and is working in the capacity of a Partner since April 2022. He completed the GST Certification Course from the Ministry of MSME Govt. of India – in June 2020. He has actively engaged in Financial Control, Financial Accounting, A/R, A/P, Cash Management, Risk Management Framework, and Credit areas and set up the Ford Credit India Private Limited (NBFC) from scratch. He has distinctive skills in effectively analyzing & appraising credit proposals and underwriting the 5C’s of Credit, etc. during Ford’s engagement. He has a keen knowledge and acute aptitude for finance and accounting, taxation, and company law concerns. He has been leading the team at our head office Delhi branch and has been an invaluable part of our firm ever since his integration.
Hemannt Mehta
Ram Babu
Name | Rambabu |
Qualification | B.Com, FCA, Certified course on Internal Audit |
Experience | 46 Years |
E‐mail | ls.rambabu@jksco.in |
Key Areas | Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit, Law, Income Tax and GST Consultancy, Statutory and Concurrent Audit of Banks, Stocks & Receivables Audits, Independent Audit on behalf of UNICEF and Special Audit on behalf of DDA |
Current Location | New Delhi / Jharkhand |
A Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India possessing 46 years of work expertise, Mr. Rambabu is worked as Financial Consultant with HDFC Life Insurance Co Ltd. He has also worked with the top leading Chartered Accountants Firm. Possesses hands-on experience in various assignments in India and abroad both in Public and Private sectors. He has expertise in Accounting, Banking & Finance, MIS, Taxation, filing of Periodical Tax Returns, Statutory Returns, etc, and preparation of Cash Flow statements to assess the requirement of funds for the execution of the projects.
He deals with Banks for Project Finance and Working Capital requirements and finalized the Agreements for Technical, Management, and operational services of the Hotel Projects. He has control and supervises the branch office accounts and reports to the head office. Engaged in reporting and submission of various Documents / Reports to French Authorities.
Ram Babu
Adarsh Agarwal
Name | Adarsh |
Qualification | B.COM and ACA |
Experience | 3 Years |
E‐mail | adarsh.agarwal@jksco.in |
Key Areas | Statutory and Internal Audit, Digital Addressable System audits as per TRAI Guidelines, Concurrent Audit, Audit of applicants of PLI Schemes |
Current Location | Mandi / New Delhi |
An associate member of the Institute of the Chartered Accountants of India with over 10 years of extensive experience in the areas of Finance, Accounts, Auditing, Budgeting & MIS. Mr. Adarsh has leaded many teams, providing his invaluable insights to growth, diversification, and prosperity to maximize outputs. He has a comprehensive exposure to audits of different companies and has successfully conducted multiple risk and micro assessments, scheduled audits, spot checks and closure audits on behalf of International Agencies.
Adarsh Agarwal
Hemanth Kumar
Name | CA Hemanth Kumar |
Qualification | B.COM, FCA, LLB |
Experience | 35 Years |
E‐mail | hemanth.kumar@jksco.in |
Key Areas | Finance & Administration, Audit, Financial Management & Consultancy, Project Reporting, Credit Monitoring and Liaison with banks and Financial Institutions, Due Diligence, Fund Management, Direct and Indirect Taxation. NGO Donor Due Diligence and Audits, Statutory Compliances |
Current Location | Bengaluru |
A Commerce graduate, LLB and Fellow member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Mr. Hemanth is associated with J K Sarawgi & Company and is working in the capacity of a Partner, playing an active role in the growth of the firm and is committed to achieving results for the firm. Adaptable, energetic, open to new approaches with a high level of commitment to organizational and personal values, his experience reflects in the brilliant work he performs. Possessing an excellent and sharp
aptitude for Finance, Accounting and Taxation matters. He has been involved in various assignments of Finance and other Tax based Consultancy and successfully completed various certificate courses like Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) from ICAI. A good team player with strong networking skills, he can lead teams to obtain required results timely. He is leading the team at Bangalore branch and has been a valuable part of our firm ever since his affiliation.
Hemanth Kumar
Jiten Mahendra Trivedi
Name | Jiten Mahendra Trivedi |
Qualification | FCA, CS, LLB, DISA |
Experience | 11 Years |
E‐mail | jiten.trivedi@jksco.in |
Key Areas | Stock / Inventory Audits, Circulation Audits, Statutory Audits, Internal Audits, Credit Audits, Due Diligence, Corporate Finance , Project Finance, Tax Audit, Government Audit, Finance & Accounts, Direct & Indirect Taxation, Ind AS Implementation, etc. |
Current Location | Ahmedabad |
Mr. Trivedi is a Master in Commerce, LLB and a fellow member of the Institute of the Chartered Accountants of India with an experience of 11 years. He is also fellow member of the Institute of Company Secretary of India with AIR–25. He joined us as a Partner in 2016. An achiever, he was awarded as the Gold medalist while studying in college for several activities and is also a recipient of the Gold medal by CA Association, Ahmedabad for securing 100% marks in the Accountancy CA Inter Exams. A very sharp–minded CA with a sound knowledge and exposure in Project Finance, Tax Audits, Government Audit, Accounting, Concurrent Audits of banks, Credit Audit, Stock Audit, Tax Returns of individuals and firms, he has excellent knowledge of Accounting, GST, Direct Tax, Finance and Costing. He has a knack of building networks and long–term relationships with clients and his colleagues. Having a keen interest and insight in conducting practical and theoretical training sessions, he has been instrumental for the firm as apparent in the manner his fellow team members view him as a great mentor for the upcoming young generation.
Jiten Mahendra Trivedi
Laxmi Tatiwala
Name | Laxmi Tatiwala |
Qualification | B.Com, FCA |
Experience | 10 Years |
E‐mail | Jaipur@jksco.in |
Key Areas | Stocks & Receivables Audits on behalf of Banks & Financial Institutions |
Current Location | Jaipur |
A Fellow member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Ms. Tatiwala is associated with J K Sarawgi & Company and is working in the capacity of a Partner since 2016. She has actively attended multiple workshops, seminars and lectures on various professional topics conducted by the ICAI and has obtained certifications from the Institute in Information System Audit, concurrent Audit of Banks and Valuation and this knowledge reflects in her brilliant work.
Possessing an excellent and sharp aptitude for finance and accounting, taxation and Company Law matters she has been involved in various assignments of Statutory and Tax Audit covering aspects such as verification, corporate taxation, other laws compliance and Internal Audit. She has been leading the team at the Jaipur branch and has been an invaluable part of our firm ever since her affiliation.