Global Law Experts is pleased to welcome Bharat Rijal of RPB & Associates, Chartered Accountants, as a professional featured for Audit & Assurance and Advisory in Nepal. As Managing Partner of the Kathmandu-based firm, Bharat brings together extensive experience in financial management, accountancy, corporate leadership and professional governance. His background across banking, telecommunications, investment and business advisory provides a broad perspective on the financial and regulatory challenges facing organisations operating in Nepal and international markets.

A Distinguished Background in Accountancy and Financial Management

He is a Fellow member of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). He is also a Certified Business Valuer through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Bharat Rijal holds a Master’s degree in Business Studies from Tribhuvan University, Nepal, alongside a Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management from Indira Gandhi National Open University in India.

His career has encompassed senior positions in banking, telecommunications and investment, including experience as a country manager, chief financial officer and deputy chief financial officer. These responsibilities have provided practical exposure to financial operations, corporate governance, strategic planning and the management of complex business environments.

Bharat has also contributed to the development of Nepal’s accountancy profession through his involvement with The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN) as Council Member and the Association of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ACAN) as the President. His previous professional responsibilities have included committee work relating to auditing standards, quality control, examinations, education and information technology.

Audit & Assurance and Advisory in Nepal

Reliable financial reporting and effective assurance processes are essential to organisational accountability. Businesses must understand their statutory obligations, maintain appropriate financial records and establish internal controls that support accurate reporting and responsible decision-making.

Through RPB & Associates, Bharat works within a multidisciplinary professional practice offering audit and assurance, tax advisory, accounting advisory, business advisory and compliance services. The firm’s capabilities include statutory audits, financial statement audits, internal audits, tax audits, information systems audits, management audits and forensic audits.

These services are relevant to organisations seeking to improve financial transparency, assess reporting risks and strengthen their governance frameworks. For businesses operating in regulated sectors or managing complex financial operations, an appropriately structured assurance engagement can help identify weaknesses and support improvements in financial processes.

International Experience and Commercial Perspective

Bharat’s experience extends beyond traditional accountancy practice. His professional background includes financial management responsibilities in Nepal and Tanzania, alongside experience involving investment, due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, and business valuations across international markets.

This exposure provides a commercial perspective on the financial considerations that arise when businesses expand, pursue investment opportunities or undertake corporate transactions. Understanding the relationship between financial reporting, operational controls and business strategy is particularly important for organisations operating across multiple jurisdictions.

RPB & Associates is also a member firm of Reanda International, providing a connection to a wider professional network. This international dimension complements the firm’s knowledge of Nepal’s regulatory environment and supports its work with organisations that have cross-border interests.

Supporting Businesses Through Professional Assurance

As regulatory expectations and financial reporting requirements continue to evolve, organisations increasingly need professional support that combines technical accounting knowledge with an understanding of commercial realities. Audit and assurance services can help businesses evaluate their financial reporting practices, assess internal controls and provide stakeholders with greater confidence in the information used to make decisions.

Bharat Rijal’s combination of professional qualifications, corporate leadership experience and involvement in the accountancy profession positions him to contribute to these objectives through RPB & Associates. His work reflects the importance of integrating financial expertise, effective governance and practical business understanding.

Global Law Experts welcomes Bharat Rijal and recognises his professional focus on audit & assurance and advisory in Nepal. His profile highlights the value of experienced financial professionals in helping organisations navigate reporting obligations, strengthen accountability and pursue sustainable business development.

For further information about Bharat Rijal and his professional services, please contact RPB & Associates at bharat.rijal@rpbnepal.com.