Mr. Balaram, is a Chartered Accountant from India. He has over 20 years of experience in the field of Audit, Taxation, Advisory. He has previously worked in Big 4 consulting (Price Waterhouse Coopers, KPMG & Deloitte) and as well in Industry. Over last 10 years he has been in UAE, in the audit & taxation practice. He has vast knowledge in IFRS, US GAAP, and performed financial reporting, Auditing for different industry sectors He is the founder of Spectrum Group and has been instrumental for the growth of strong professional team in providing the high-quality services to the clients.

He is a well accomplished trainer on Corporate Tax and Value Added Tax (VAT) for UAE Region. He has conducted more than 200 sessions on UAE VAT and CT law. He led the team in re-engineering the Financial System and Process for a UAE based prominent Groups.

He has been for carrying out audit and financial advisory assignments relating to diversified sectors and has been engagement partner for several external and internal audits, due diligence, financial models, feasibility studies, financial projections, business valuations, transaction services, risk management, financial reviews, tax consultancy and organizational restructuring assignments.

Mr. Balaram is also responsible for providing allied services relating to special work including certifications to audit clients. His advisory area includes financial sector, oil & gas , power sector, non-resident contractors and manufacturing entities etc. He has significant experience of advising foreign companies and foreigners on investment climate and setting-up of businesses. He is well conversant with the corporate laws, UAE regulatory environment and framework.

Finance Professional with proven expertise in managing diverse business entities, including Company, Partnership, and Proprietorship setups, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. Proficient in handling Litigation & Tax Assessments, providing strategic advice and representation to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.

Extensive experience in facilitating successful Mergers & Acquisitions, leveraging market insights and financial analysis to drive business growth and expansion. Specialized in Domestic & International Tax Advisory, offering valuable guidance on tax planning, compliance, and optimization strategies for global businesses.

Adept at providing GST Advisory & Compliance services, ensuring seamless adherence to complex tax regulations. Skilled in advising on International Business Structures and International Tax & Regulatory matters, enabling clients to establish overseas operations with tax efficiency in mind.

Demonstrated success in making strategic investments, with a portfolio encompassing over 100 companies, including two valued at over $1 billion each.

Chartered Accountant with over 22 years of experience in the domain of Accounting, Finance and Taxation across various Industries and as a part-time faculty and corporate Trainer