The Firm, set up in 1978, is operating from Dubai, for more than 30 years and renders a wide range of professional services. The Firm is associated worldwide with JHI - a leading international association of independent business advisors, financial consulting and accountancy firms.

JHI exists to support the development of its member firms, by facilitating communication, exchange of information pertaining to professional development, networking and resource sharing worldwide. Its members benefit from global networking while maintaining total practice independence.

JHI is an association created by the merger of two premier international networks of accounting, consulting and business advisory firms : Associated Conference of Practicing Accountants International and Jeffreys Henry International. With over 50 years of experience of developing its member firms worldwide, the merger of these like-minded, progressive associations has increased the global reach of the organisation and offers unparalleled opportunities for member support and development.

JHI is one of the largest associations of its kind, with 142 member firms in over 54 countries Its members offer a broad range of accounting, auditing and management consultancy services, and develop their business capacity through the association’s global network. JHI’s worldwide coverage enables its members to access support and offer cost effective business solutions, no matter where in the world their business takes them.

JHI’s members enjoy a range of benefits and services, including regional and international conferences, technical workshops, special interest group symposia, network resources and a unique internal communications system, designed to facilitate fast and effective information exchange.

Mahendra K Asher
Senior Partner

He has wide experience of over 38 years including auditing and other financial/consultancy services:

Corporate Finance:

CIBA OF INDIA LIMITED, BOMBAY, INDIA
- One year on the job training
- Planning and Control - Internal Auditor
- Executive in charge of General Financial Accounting Unit

Commercial Banking:

THE COMMERCIAL BANK OF DUBAI LIMITED, DUBAI , UAE
- Six months residential training course at CHASE MANHATTAN BANK NA, ATHENS , GREECE .
- Credit Department in charge, reporting to General Manager and Board of Directors on special assignments.

Investment Banking:

MERRILL LYNCH INTERNATIONAL & CO., DUBAI, UAE
- Five months training/qualifying examinations at Merrill Lynch’s Headquarters - New York , USA .
- Investment Advisor duly registered as an associated person with US Trade and Exchange Regulatory Agencies.

Education & Membership of Professional Bodies:  

• Commerce Graduate, Sydenham College of Commerce & Economics, Bombay University .
• Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India .
• Fellow and Senator of The Offshore Institute, Isle of Man.
• Member of The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc., USA .
• Member of American Management Association, New York , USA .
• Board Member on :
  - Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry - elected Member of the Auditors’ Group.
  - Department of Economic Development, Government of Dubai- appointed onLegal and Accountancy Advisory Board.

Other Activities - offices held at Professional/Community Organisations:

• Chairman of the Dubai Chapter of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India .
• A Founder Member, Vice-Chairman and Secretary of Overseas Indians Economic Forum-UAE.
• A Managing Committee Member and Hon Treasurer of The Indian High School, Dubai , and Joint Hon Auditor of the School during initial stages of the School.

• He is in profession for the past 28 years of which, 25 years in Dubai , with Mahendra Asher & Co., and has experience in audit, offshore companies and trusts formation, business valuation, financial, legal and tax advisory services.
• Has an excellent academic background securing silver medal in Final CA exam of ICAI.
• During Articleship and thereafter with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants, BANSI S MEHTA & CO., BOMBAY, INDIA , acquired experience in accounting and auditing services, plus specialised financial, legal and tax advisory services.

Education:

• Commerce Graduate with Hons, Sydenham College of Commerce & Economics, Bombay University.
• Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
• Chartered Financial Analyst, Member of CFA Institute, USA.

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