Biography

Ajith Kumar C H is a Senior Partner at CLA Emirates with over three decades of experience in finance, accounts, external audit, assurance, financial reporting and business advisory services. His professional journey began with an audit and consultancy firm in India, followed by roles with India’s largest telecom company and a prominent investment and property group in the UAE before he joined the firm in 2008.

Ajith has led audit and advisory engagements across a broad range of industries, supporting owner-managed enterprises and large corporate groups. He has significant expertise in International Financial Reporting Standards, statutory audits, group reporting, financial due diligence and regulatory compliance. He advises business owners, senior management and those charged with governance on profitability, cash flow, growth planning, financial reporting and audit compliance.

Ajith also specialises in business valuation and M&A transaction advisory, helping clients evaluate opportunities, structure transactions and achieve the desired outcomes from due diligence assignments. His practical, risk-focused approach helps organisations strengthen financial reporting processes, enhance governance frameworks and address critical financial and compliance matters.

Areas of Expertise

  • External Audit & Assurance
  • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
  • Financial Reporting and Accounting
  • Statutory and Group Audits
  • Business Valuation
  • M&A Transaction Advisory
  • Financial Due Diligence
  • CFO Services
  • Business Advisory
  • Regulatory Compliance

Qualifications & Certifications

  • Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA)
  • The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Master of Commerce (M.Com)
  • ICAI Certification in Business Valuation
  • ICAI Certification in IFRS
  • ICAI Certification in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Auditing

Industry Experience

  • Owner-Managed Enterprises
  • Large Corporate Groups
  • Telecommunications
  • Investment and Property
  • Financial Services
  • Professional Services