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Our Advisory Team

HIGHLIGHTS

Cheruku Srikanth

Transforming Financial Management Through Innovation

Finance professional with over two decades of experience spanning bookkeeping, accounting, auditing, internal controls, business processes, and financial intelligence, he has dedicated his career to reimagining how businesses handle their bookkeeping, accounting and financial management through technology and empathy.

His journey began with a fascination for how numbers narrate business stories — of growth, challenges, and transformation. His early years at a Big 4 and subsequent audit assignments across industries taught him the essence of financial discipline and how structured processes build trust and sustainability. After gaining significant exposure at leading audit firms in Bengaluru, he founded his own accounting services firm, helping businesses achieve both compliance and clarity. This phase deepened his empathy for entrepreneurs — those who constantly balance precision with pressure.

In 2006, he co-founded a Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) firm delivering financial and legal services to clients in India and the US, focusing on scalable accounting systems and controls. Yet, one recurring question persisted: “Why do businesses continue to face delays, rework, and errors in accounting, regardless of the software they use?” That pursuit led to his most defining venture — Digital CFO®, a cloud-native financial-management platform designed to simplify, automate, and humanize accounting. Built ground-up in India, it integrates compliance, analytics, and real-time decision support, enabling enterprises to transform their finance function from reactive to intelligent. Srikanth conceived and built the functional architecture of Digital CFO which is one of India’s fast growing cloud native, AI powered bookkeeping, accounting and financial management software, with even two of global Big 4 firms as customers.

Beyond entrepreneurship, Srikanth actively contribute to industry and academia through platforms such as the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), driving collaboration between institutions, technology, and business leadership to build future-ready talent.

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Vidya Vijai

ERP Transformation Leader | Chartered Accountant | SaaS & MIS Analytics Consultant 15+ Years Across Healthtech, Manufacturing, Retail, and BFSI

Vidya has carved a unique niche at the intersection of financial operations, ERP customization, MIS reporting, and automation advisory. She has led process digitization, system re-architecture, and functional audits for MSMEs, PSUs, and enterprise clients.

  • Deep experience working with Apollo Clinics (30+ locations), HSBC, Arya Omnitalk, OSRTC, and HCA, delivering dashboards for lab efficiency, consultant profitability, and revenue analytics.
  • Led ERP transformation for a garment manufacturing major, optimizing costing, inventory, and production workflows.
  • Provided outsourced bookkeeping and financial control support for US-based firms via QuickBooks and ERP platforms.
  • Designed MIS and operational insights that directly improved performance KPIs.
  • Co-founded a health and wellness startup, demonstrating entrepreneurial agility in strategy and customer acquisition.
  • Works closely on both enterprise projects and SaaS implementations at Digital CFO.
“Vidya connects finance, function, and foresight to enable intelligent transformation for high-impact clients.”
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Sri L. Muralidharan (Murali Sir)

Senior Chartered Accountant | Renowned Educator | Insolvency & Valuation Specialist Founder – Sreeram Coaching Point | 30+ Years in Audit & Education

Sri Muralidharan is a legendary figure in Indian CA education and practice. As founder of Sreeram Coaching Point, he has trained over 20,000 students, produced 3 All India Rank 1s, and contributed to the growth of the profession with unmatched integrity and mentorship.

  • Senior Partner at L. Muralidharan & Co., Chennai — a reputed firm for statutory audits, tax structuring, and advisory.
  • Insolvency Professional registered with IBBI, specializing in distressed asset resolution and valuation.
  • Certified faculty and trainer for CA Final and Intermediate for Financial Reporting and Management for 3+ decades.
  • Offers specialized valuation training to aspiring IPs and Valuers across India.
  • International coaching for CPA, CMA (USA), and EA (IRS) programs, building global careers from Chennai.
“Murali Sir embodies the soul of finance — blending classical knowledge, academic rigor, and professional ethics.”
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Mukundan Lakshminarayanan

CPA (USA), CA, CMA | Oracle ERP Expert | Global Finance Transformation Specialist 30+ Years Across Middle East, India & CPA Education

Mukundan is a highly regarded global consultant in Oracle-based finance transformation with over two decades of deep technical and functional expertise in Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, and Enterprise Finance Systems.

  • Spearheaded Oracle R12 automation and centralized control functions for the Bahrain Defense Forces and Imtac Technologies.
  • Led large-scale implementation and support programs for global clients including BPL, GE, and E&Y.
  • Actively mentors aspiring finance professionals through CPA & CMA USA training programs.
  • Delivers CFO-level digital advisory and project funding strategy for private and public sector institutions.
  • Brings hands-on knowledge in valuation, change management, ERP integration, and functional system testing.
“Mukundan is the bridge between complex enterprise finance systems and real-world business needs.”
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Alexander Reife

Intl Development & Finance Leader | Strategy & Risk Expert

Based in USA | CPA (Virginia) | CA (India)

Alex brings over 20 years of deep expertise in international development finance, contract governance, and strategic operations. As Co-Founder and COO of Digital CFO (IDOS), he steers operations from Bengaluru, architecting how fintech platforms support MSMEs and accounting firms.

His journey spans Washington DC’s development corridors—from managing multimillion-dollar global contracts at Nathan Associates and Educational Development Solutions Group to designing procurement and compliance frameworks suited to high-stakes environments. Alex has also owned and consults on risk and compliance strategy for internationally funded programs.

He holds a Bachelor's in Psychology from Georgetown University, an MA in International Relations, and a Master’s in Public Policy (International Development) from George Washington University, along with an MS in Marketing from Saint Petersburg State University of Finance and Economics.

“Alexander brings mission-driven operational discipline, cross-border strategy execution, and international development rigor to the VarahaAltus leadership table.”
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Vijay Raja

Chartered Accountant | Corporate Trainer | Valuation & Legal Advisory Expert

Vijay Raja is a distinguished Chartered Accountant, gold medalist, and prolific educator with over three decades of influence in finance, law, and professional training. Holding top state and national ranks across CA, Cost Accounting, and Law—he’s also an MSc in Psychology, Company Secretary, and certified Insolvency Professional. He brings deep cross-functional expertise, advising on due diligence, valuation, audit readiness, and legal financial structuring as a long-time partner at a 650+ member firm.

He has delivered corporate training for major institutions including Toyota Kirloskar, State Bank of India, ICSI (PAN India), Karnataka Power, and IIM. As a prolific author and mentor, he has guided over 55,000 CA aspirants, authored respected publications on corporate and economic law, and served as a visiting faculty at ICAI, ICMA, CFA, and MBA programs across India.

“Vijay Raja blends academic excellence, regulatory expertise, and training leadership—bringing enduring impact to finance professionals and institutions alike.”