In a volatile business environment traditional Risk assurance is simply no longer enough. Businesses need more than just a checklist driven report, they need strategic insights that drive growth while mitigating risk thereby enhancing efficiency.
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We focus on what matters most. Instead of a one-size-fits-all checklist, we develop audit plans aligned with your specific strategic goals, prioritizing high-risk areas to protect your organization from significant threats.
Our team comprises of highly qualified, certified professionals who stay updated with the latest accounting principles, regulatory changes and industry best practices.
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Surajit Laha is a seasoned risk, compliance, and financial crime professional with over 33 years of leadership experience across leading international and regional financial institutions. He has successfully led enterprise risk, AML/CFT, governance and regulatory transformation initiatives across the UAE, GCC and international markets.
Having held senior leadership roles with Standard Chartered Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and National Bank of Umm Al Quwain, he specializes in Internal Audits, Regulatory compliance, Risk management and Financial crime prevention frameworks.
Surajit is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
Verghese James is a financial services professional with over 20 years of experience in Private Banking, Wealth Management, Corporate Advisory, AML & Compliance, and Corporate Governance. He has held senior leadership positions with leading international institutions, including Credit Suisse AG and Standard Chartered Bank, where he played a key role in developing Africa-focused banking and wealth management businesses.
He was also a founding member of a leading External Asset Manager (EAM) in the DIFC and currently serves as Managing Director – Audit & Assurance at Saoud Abdul Aziz Chartered Accountants, advising clients on corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, UAE corporate taxation, and international business expansion.
In addition, Verghese serves on the boards of several companies as a Non-Executive Director, providing strategic guidance on governance, risk management, and compliance. His expertise spans Private Banking, Corporate Structuring, Corporate Governance, AML & Compliance, and International Business Advisory.
Rishi is a Senior Professional with 28 years of extensive experience in Senior roles in Compliance, Internal Audit and Risk and Management Audit.
Rishi started his career with Associated Cement Companies (ACC) in India in the Management Audit department. Over the years he took on various senior roles as Head of Compliance and Internal Audit in Nestle India, ICICI Bank, Citibank UAE and Bank of Singapore, DIFC branch. He was recently the SEO of a Multi Family Office based out of DIFC.
He is a Chartered Accountant from India as well as an MBA from Cass Business School, City University, London.