Padam is a Partner at JDP & Co. with over a decade of extensive experience in assurance, consulting, and strategic advisory services. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant, CPA (Australia), and law graduate, known for his entrepreneurial approach and deep technical expertise. His core competencies span IFRS/Ind AS advisory, business restructuring, corporate taxation, regulatory compliance (RBI, FEMA), and corporate law.
At JDP & Co., Padam leads the firm’s Assurance Support Services practice, managing offshore engagements and supporting US CPA firms with high-quality audit deliverables. He also spearheads India entry support and Virtual CFO (VCFO) services for multinational companies, advising them on regulatory setup, tax structuring, and overseeing end-to-end finance functions including controllership, reporting, and compliance.
Previously, he worked with S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP (a member firm of EY) as Manager in the Assurance service line, where he led assignments involving statutory audits, Ind AS (IFRS) conversions, group reporting, tax audits, and capital market transactions such as IPOs and QIPs.
Padam has served a wide spectrum of clients from start-ups to listed entities across industries such as infrastructure, IT/ITeS, manufacturing, real estate, and aviation, under Indian GAAP, Ind AS, and IFRS frameworks. His cross-border exposure and leadership in managing complex financial operations make him a trusted advisor to both domestic and global clients.