Leadership & Team
Good work starts
with good people.
Bala & Co. combines partner-level oversight with a broad multidisciplinary team supporting audit, taxation, accounting, information systems assurance, privacy reviews, HR coordination, and office administration from our Chennai base.
Partners
Founding Partner
Mr. N. Visvanathan
B.Sc, FCA — Senior-most Partner & Head of Chennai Operations
One of the founding partners of the firm and now its senior-most partner, with more than 32 years of experience across taxation, audit and assurance services, and corporate advisory and allied services.
Partner
Mr. V. Sriram
B.Com, FCA, CISA, DISA (ICAI), CPA (USA), ACCA (UK)
Currently the youngest partner of the firm, having joined in 2005. A licensed Certified Public Accountant from the State of Colorado (USA) and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, he leads SSAE 18 / SOC audit engagements, information security and privacy assurance, internal control reviews, and cross-border compliance.
Leadership & Delivery Structure
Audit & Assurance
Managers & Engagement Teams
Support statutory, internal, tax, SSAE 18, and SOC-related assignments with documentation rigour, coordination, fieldwork execution, and professional reporting discipline.
Information Systems & Privacy
Controls & Governance Support
Assist with privacy reviews, information systems assurance, SOC control mapping, evidence coordination, DPDP readiness, and governance assessment activities.
Taxation
Tax Compliance & Advisory Team
Manage income tax filings, GST returns, TDS compliance, tax audit support, and provide research-backed advisory on direct and indirect tax matters for diverse client profiles.
Accounting & Compliance
Finance Operations Support
Handle bookkeeping, payroll processing, MIS reporting, bank reconciliations, and recurring statutory compliance workflows for Indian and international clients.
HR & Administration
People & Office Coordination
Support recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, administrative coordination, and the internal operational continuity of the firm across departments and client teams.
Articleship Programme
Articled Assistants
ICAI articled students gaining structured training across audit, taxation, and accounting workstreams under close partner and manager supervision, aligned with ICAI practical training requirements.
Team Snapshot
Professional Team
30+ Multidisciplinary Professionals
Structured across audit, taxation, accounting, information systems assurance, privacy support, articleship, and administration — enabling partner-led delivery across diverse engagement types and industry sectors.
Working Model
Partner-Led, Team-Enabled
Clients receive the benefit of senior partner judgement, supported by organised execution teams that keep engagements timely, well-documented, and aligned with professional and regulatory standards.
Professional Development
Continuous Learning & Growth
Team members are supported through structured training, professional examination support, exposure to diverse client engagements, and guidance aligned with ICAI CPE requirements.
Work With Us
Bala & Co. welcomes applications from qualified chartered accountants, IS assurance professionals, tax specialists, experienced accountants, and ICAI articleship candidates. We offer meaningful client exposure, professional mentorship, and a disciplined, collegial working environment in Chennai.
To apply or enquire about current openings, please reach out to us at contact@balacoca.net or call +91 80720 43297.
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