At S Bhat & Associates, our leadership is built on expertise, strategic vision, and a commitment to excellence. With decades of combined experience in audit, taxation, corporate finance, and compliance, our team brings deep regulatory insights, financial acumen, and innovative problem-solving to help businesses navigate complex financial landscapes.
Each leader is an expert in their domain, shaping the firm’s approach to advisory, risk management, financial structuring, and business strategy. Meet the professionals who drive our success.
CA Shrinivas Bhat
Strategic Architect in Taxation & Compliance
A Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, and Information System Auditor (DISA), Shrinivas Bhat is a trusted financial strategist with 14 years of experience in transaction advisory, tax structuring, FEMA, SEBI, and RERA compliance. He specializes in helping businesses navigate regulatory frameworks, optimize tax structures, and plan financial roadmaps for sustainable growth.
His career spans agriculture, manufacturing, and corporate finance, having led financial operations at ITC Limited. His ability to synchronize compliance with strategic business objectives makes him a sought-after advisor for expanding enterprises and high-growth companies.
CA Vanita Bhat
Architect of Financial Systems & SME Growth
With 14+ years of expertise in accounting, taxation, and compliance, Vanita Bhat is the driving force behind the firm’s financial management and bookkeeping strategies. She leads business process optimization, payroll compliance, and ERP implementations, ensuring scalability and efficiency for enterprises.
A specialist in Zoho and cloud-based accounting solutions, she has helped multiple SMEs and growing businesses establish cost-efficient, technology-driven financial operations. Her leadership ensures that businesses align compliance with operational excellence, fostering long-term financial sustainability.
CA S N Pradeep
Specialist in Audit & Direct Taxation
As an audit and tax expert, Pradeep brings over 7 years of experience in direct tax planning, international taxation, and compliance auditing. He heads the audit & direct tax practice at the firm, ensuring organizations maintain financial transparency, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.
Having worked with Infosys in international tax compliance, he applies global best practices to strengthen businesses’ internal control frameworks. His expertise in tax litigation and assurance services makes him a key resource for companies navigating complex financial regulations and corporate tax structures.
CA Vidyashree
Banking & Financial Strategy Leader
With 13+ years of experience in financial management, banking, and corporate credit, Vidyashree spearheads the firm’s financial advisory and banking operations. As the Head of the Mangalore branch, she assists businesses in securing capital, optimizing financial planning, and strengthening banking relationships.
Her tenure with Punjab National Bank (PNB) equipped her with in-depth expertise in corporate banking, credit structuring, and fund management, making her the go-to specialist for fundraising, loan structuring, and financial restructuring strategies
CA Anita Shireesh Jain
Corporate Strategy & Investment Advisor
A corporate restructuring and investment specialist, Anita Jain leads the firm’s corporate advisory vertical, bringing 18 years of experience in business planning, mergers, and corporate due diligence. She has advised businesses through capital expansion, financial restructuring, and business continuity planning (BCP).
Her deep understanding of the business lifecycle allows her to craft long-term financial strategies that align with evolving market dynamics, helping enterprises achieve accelerated, sustainable growth.
CA Yagnesha K
Associate Partner and Head of Internal Audits
A Chartered Accountant with sharp business acumen, Yagnesha brings over 8 years of diverse experience in business consulting, GST, payroll, accounting, taxation, and audit. Known for his analytical precision and structured thinking, he leads the design of audit frameworks for complex business processes – identifying risks and crafting practical, regulation-aligned solutions that drive operational clarity and control.
CA Keshav C K
Associate Partner Head of Audits and International Taxation
With over eight years of experience and currently advancing towards the US CPA qualification, Keshav brings a sharp, globally aligned perspective to statutory audits and international taxation advisory. His foundation was laid during a rigorous articleship in Pune, where he developed a strong technical base in audit, taxation, and financial reporting. At SBhat and Associates, he plays a key role in managing cross-border advisory mandates and audit assignments, with a focus on integrity, precision, and compliance.
CS Sweta Mishra
Head of CS and Legal
A seasoned Company Secretary and legal professional, Sweta brings 15 years of expertise in corporate governance, regulatory affairs, and legal compliance. With proven capabilities in managing board and shareholder meetings, drafting legal documents, and overseeing regulatory filings, she plays a vital role in enabling seamless business operations and ensuring strict adherence to the Companies Act, 2013. Her proficiency spans incorporations, post-incorporation compliance, due diligence, and capital structuring.