Bharat Rijal is a Senior Chartered Accountant and financial advisory professional in Nepal, recognised for his extensive experience across auditing, financial management, banking, telecommunications and investment. As Managing Partner of RPB & Associates, Chartered Accountants, he brings together technical accounting expertise, senior corporate leadership experience and an international perspective on financial governance. His professional background makes him well positioned to advise organisations seeking audit and assurance advisory in Nepal, particularly where financial reporting, regulatory compliance, internal controls and commercial risk management intersect. Through his leadership at RPB & Associates, Bharat supports organisations in strengthening financial transparency, improving accountability and meeting their statutory and reporting obligations.
Bharat Rijal is a Fellow member of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). In addition, he is a Certified Business Valuer through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Studies from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), India. These qualifications provide a strong foundation in accounting, financial management, business valuation and professional assurance, supporting his work with organisations facing complex financial and operational challenges.
Bharat Rijal has developed substantial managerial experience across the banking, telecommunications, investment and information technology sectors. His previous positions include Country Manager of a leading GSM mobile telecommunications operator in Tanzania, Chief Financial Officer of a Singapore-based investment company, Deputy Chief Financial Officer of a leading GSM telecommunications operator in Nepal, and Branch Manager of a Class A commercial bank in Nepal. These roles have given him practical exposure to financial operations, corporate governance, financial controls and strategic decision-making across different markets.
Alongside his corporate career, Bharat has maintained an active role in Nepal’s accountancy profession. He served as a council member of ICAN during 2006–2009 and 2015–2018, chaired its Information Technology Committee and contributed to several professional committees, including those responsible for disciplinary matters, examinations, education and audit. He also served as President of the Association of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ACAN) from 2013 to 2015 and participated in the Committee on Auditing Standards and Quality Control of the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) from 2016 to 2018. These leadership responsibilities reflect his longstanding engagement with professional standards and the development of the accounting sector.
Bharat’s professional focus encompasses audit and assurance, financial reporting, internal controls, revenue assurance and financial risk assessment. Through RPB & Associates, these services can address the needs of organisations requiring independent examination of financial statements, assessment of accounting systems and support in meeting applicable reporting and compliance requirements. The firm’s audit and assurance services include statutory and financial statement audits, tax audits, internal audits, information systems audits, management audits, forensic audits and IFRS reporting.
His wider experience in senior financial management roles provides a practical perspective on the challenges faced by finance teams, management boards and business owners. Effective assurance requires more than reviewing accounting records: it also involves understanding business operations, evaluating control environments, identifying reporting risks and ensuring that financial information supports sound decisions. This combination of technical knowledge and commercial experience is particularly relevant to organisations operating in regulated or financially complex sectors.
Beyond traditional audit engagements, Bharat has provided financial and management consultancy services involving foreign direct investment (FDI), due diligence, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and business valuations across more than 20 countries. This international exposure supports a broader understanding of the financial considerations involved in investment decisions, corporate transactions and business expansion.
For organisations evaluating acquisitions, entering new markets or restructuring their operations, reliable financial information and a clear understanding of financial risks are essential. Audit and assurance expertise can contribute to this process by helping stakeholders assess the quality of financial records, understand potential liabilities and evaluate the reliability of reported information. Bharat’s background across investment, banking and corporate finance provides valuable context for engagements where assurance requirements intersect with wider commercial objectives.
RPB & Associates, Chartered Accountants, is a Kathmandu-based professional firm registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal and a member firm of Reanda International. The firm serves corporates, government-related organisations, non-profit organisations and individuals through a multidisciplinary range of professional services, including audit and assurance, tax advisory, accounting advisory, business advisory, compliance and business support.
As Managing Partner, Bharat Rijal leads within a professional environment that brings together expertise across financial reporting, taxation, risk management and business consulting. The firm emphasises professional integrity, independence, confidentiality, quality assurance and client communication. Its association with an international professional network also provides a wider framework for supporting clients with cross-border interests and international business requirements. This combination of local knowledge and international connections is relevant to businesses seeking coordinated financial and assurance support in Nepal.
Organisations operating in Nepal must address applicable statutory audit requirements, financial reporting obligations and sector-specific regulatory expectations. Depending on their legal structure and industry, they may also need to consider audit requirements, internal control procedures, information systems risks and the quality of financial disclosures. Businesses with international investors or cross-border operations may face additional considerations involving group reporting, financial consolidation and the consistency of accounting practices across jurisdictions.
For management teams and boards, these obligations create a need for dependable financial information, documented processes and appropriate oversight. A well-structured audit and assurance engagement can help identify weaknesses in reporting systems, evaluate relevant controls and support improvements before issues become more significant. Through RPB & Associates, Bharat works within a professional practice equipped to address a broad range of audit, assurance and financial advisory requirements.
Bharat Rijal is the Managing Partner of RPB & Associates, Chartered Accountants, in Nepal. He has a professional background spanning accountancy, financial management, banking, telecommunications and investment. His experience includes senior corporate roles and contributions to Nepal’s accountancy profession, supporting his work in audit and assurance, financial reporting and business advisory.
RPB & Associates provides a range of professional services, including statutory audits, financial statement audits, internal audits, tax audits, information systems audits, management audits and forensic audits. The firm also offers financial reporting and accounting advisory services to help organisations address their reporting obligations, strengthen internal controls and improve financial transparency.
Audit & Assurance and Advisory helps businesses improve the reliability of financial information, assess internal controls and meet applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. It can also help identify reporting weaknesses, improve financial accountability and provide stakeholders with greater confidence in an organisation’s financial position and reporting practices.
Companies, financial institutions, telecommunications operators, investment businesses and other organisations requiring financial reporting, audit or assurance support may benefit from the capabilities available through RPB & Associates. The firm also supports clients requiring financial due diligence, business valuation, IFRS reporting and advisory services related to corporate transactions and investment.
Businesses seeking audit & assurance and advisory can contact RPB & Associates to discuss their reporting obligations, operational requirements and financial advisory needs. The appropriate engagement will depend on the organisation’s industry, legal structure, applicable regulations and specific objectives. For enquiries, Bharat Rijal can be contacted at bharat.rijal@rpbnepal.com.
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