Meet Our Partners
Our leadership team brings together extensive experience across indirect taxation, direct taxation, audit, assurance, compliance, litigation support and advisory services.
Nithin Hebbar, FCA
Nithin is a Fellow Chartered Accountant and a Commerce graduate from Bangalore University with over 10 years of professional experience, which includes over 7 years of working at Deloitte.
Nithin has begun his career as an independent practitioner carrying forward his diversified experience in the fields of significantly in Indirect Taxes while also handling assignments under Income Tax, Statutory Audit, Internal Audit and various certification assignments.
In his professional career, Nithin has advised and assisted clients from an array of industries which inter alia include Information Technology, E-commerce, Education, Consumer Goods and Insurance sectors.
Significant Assignments
- Planning for and providing tax efficient business models/transactions for consideration.
- Undertaking independent audits of books of accounts and various certifications from statutory perspective, management review and specific scenarios.
- Managing GST compliances and refunds, including process optimization and identification of inefficiencies.
- Providing implications under the Indian Customs Law on international transactions including benefits, concessions and exemptions.
- Assisting clients in responding to notices, filing appeals, coordinating and meeting with tax authorities.
Manjunatha R A, FCA
Manjunatha is a Fellow Chartered Accountant and a Commerce graduate from Bangalore University with over 10 years of professional experience in handling internal audits, risk management and carrying out statutory audits for companies across various sectors and sizes.
Manjunatha has a proven track record of identifying and assessing risks, implementing effective internal controls, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Manjunatha is also adept at analysing complex financial data and processes to provide valuable insights and recommendations to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
Manjunatha completed his articleship with Ernst & Young LLP and worked with Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP in their Statutory Audit division after qualifying as a Chartered Accountant.
He has close to 7 years of experience as an independent practitioner and is actively engaged in advisory, compliance review, audit services, Virtual CFO services and audit support services for clients audited by Big 4 firms.
Daphny D'Souza, FCA
Daphny Stella D’Souza is a qualified Chartered Accountant with a focused interest in indirect taxation, regulatory compliance, and client representation.
She began her career at Deloitte, Bangalore, where she gained foundational exposure to indirect taxation for large corporates and multinational clients.
Over the years, she has built an independent practice profile with a strong focus on consultancy and departmental representation across indirect taxation.
Her professional work is centred around Goods and Services Tax (GST) litigation and advisory matters. She has also handled numerous assignments involving GST audits, scrutiny proceedings, and departmental notices.
She possesses substantial experience in preparing and drafting written replies to show cause notices, assessments, and appeal submissions, with particular emphasis on accuracy, statutory interpretation, and timely compliance.
Significant Assignments
- Drafting replies to notices and appeals before appellate authorities.
- Representation before authorities.
- Advisory on GST matters, providing strategic input in consultation with senior advisors and delivering high-quality outcomes in time-bound environments.
Raksha K R, FCA
Raksha K R is a Chartered Accountant with a strong grounding in tax consultancy, return filing, and departmental representation across direct tax domains.
She has been actively involved in the preparation and filing of Income Tax returns and related statutory documents for a wide range of clients.
Raksha is adept at reviewing financial data, identifying inconsistencies, and undertaking timely rectifications while ensuring adherence to evolving regulatory frameworks.
She also plays a key role in preparing replies to notices, collating supporting documentation, and coordinating with tax authorities during compliance reviews and audit processes.
Her working style is structured and process-compliant, enabling her to handle client documentation independently and maintain continuous communication regarding compliance schedules and advisory outcomes.
Raksha is committed to quality assurance and efficient turnaround, contributing significantly to firm-level client servicing.
Significant Assignments
- Drafting responses to Income Tax notices and representation before authorities.
- Strategic tax advisory and customized tax planning solutions for businesses and individuals.
- Handling IT filings, review of books of accounts and tax audits.