Virtual CFO
Board-ready MIS, planning cadence, working capital visibility, and governance alignment suited to growth.
Financial governance and practical finance advisory for growing businesses
Helping entrepreneurs strengthen governance, improve compliance, and make informed decisions — grounded in professional independence and experience.
CA Dinesh S Bhalkikar, FCA — Partner, VKNH & Associates LLP • Bengaluru
Focus areas
Strategic Finance
Decision support for capital allocation, pricing, margin analysis, and scenario planning.
Compliance & Governance
Direct Tax and GST process reviews, documentation discipline, and compliance calendars.
Audit & Assurance
Audit readiness, control testing, and independent evaluations aligned with professional standards.
Internal Controls
Control design and monitoring tailored to the scale and complexity of the business.
SME Advisory
Finance team structure, policy drafting, and governance dashboards that are practical to implement.
How I work
1
Assess
Understand processes, reporting, risks, and current governance practices.
2
Prioritize
Sequence improvements by impact and feasibility with a clear plan.
3
Implement
Introduce controls, reporting, and compliance routines that teams can sustain.
4
Review
Periodic reviews to maintain alignment with regulations and business goals.
Professional ethos
Engagements are conducted with independence, confidentiality, and diligence in accordance with the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949, the Chartered Accountants Regulations, 1988, and the ICAI Code of Ethics.
Recent insights
Building a practical finance governance cadence for SMEs
Establishing a monthly close, reconciliations, and decision-useful MIS without unnecessary complexity.
Read summaryA straightforward GST compliance checklist for growing businesses
Key timelines, reconciliations, and documentation basics to reduce avoidable risk.
Read summaryInternal controls that scale with growth
Purchase-to-pay, order-to-cash, and inventory controls that remain practical as you expand.
Read summaryStart with a brief conversation
Email is the most reliable way to reach me. I respond thoughtfully and within a reasonable timeframe.