Experience That Goes Beyond the Numbers.

Diligen is led by professionals focused on building dependable finance capabilities for growing businesses.

Mr. Manikyala Rao, Founder & CEO at Diligen

Founder & CEO

Mr. Manikyala Rao

Mr. Manikyala Rao, Founder & CEO of Diligen, brings over 30 years of experience across Finance, Accounting and business leadership. His extensive international experience across East Africa and the Middle East, combined with senior leadership experience in a large corporate environment, has given him a strong understanding of financial management, local regulations and diverse business environments.

Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in the acquisition of more than 15 companies, with significant experience in financial due diligence, consolidation, mergers and integration. His expertise extends beyond accounting and compliance to helping businesses strengthen their financial foundations and make informed strategic decisions.

An alumnus of IIM Calcutta, Mr. Rao holds a degree in Commerce from Andhra University and is IFRS certified. At Diligen, he provides the leadership, experience and financial perspective that underpin the firm's approach to serving growing and established businesses.

The Leadership Team

Diligen brings together experienced professionals across Finance, Accounting, Tax, Compliance, Legal, Supply Chain and Business Operations.

Our team has worked across businesses of different sizes, industries and stages — from growing organizations building their finance function to established businesses looking to strengthen, streamline or manage it more effectively.

What sets our approach apart is the combination of technical expertise, business experience and hands-on involvement. Our professionals work alongside clients to bring structure to financial operations, improve visibility, strengthen compliance and take responsibility for the processes that keep the business running.

With decades of combined experience across the leadership team, Diligen provides more than individual accounting or compliance services. We bring together the expertise businesses need to build a finance function they can depend on.

Kishore V S H Maddila, Sr. VP – Supply Chain Management at Diligen

Kishore V S H Maddila

Sr. VP – Supply Chain Management

Kishore V S H Maddila is a transformation and supply chain leader with over 30 years of experience across procurement, supply chain management, plant operations and ERP-driven transformation.

He works with growth-focused businesses to bring greater structure, efficiency and control to complex operational environments. His areas of expertise include end-to-end Procure-to-Pay optimization, strategic sourcing, spend governance, inventory efficiency and process transformation.

Kishore also brings extensive experience in digital transformation, including SAP-enabled procurement and workflow systems that connect operations, finance and compliance to create more integrated, data-driven processes.

He holds a B.Tech and MBA and spent more than three decades in leadership roles at Vizag Steel, one of India's largest integrated steel plants, where he was also a recipient of the prestigious Jawahar Award. As a Certified Independent Director, he brings an additional perspective on governance, strategic oversight and organizational performance.

CA Triveni G, Assistant General Manager – Accounting & Compliance at Diligen

CA Triveni G

Assistant General Manager – Accounting & Compliance

CA Triveni G is a finance professional with experience across accounting, auditing, tax advisory, strategy management and related finance functions.

She also brings experience in overseas accounting and compliance, with exposure to US, UK and UAE requirements. As a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), she combines strong technical knowledge with practical experience in supporting businesses with their accounting, tax and compliance requirements.

Her professional experience includes working with and auditing organizations across a range of sectors, including Mahanadi Coal Fields Limited, Advantage One Technologies, Snap It Solutions India Private Limited, Allahabad Bank, UCO Bank and State Bank of India.

At Diligen, she contributes to delivering accurate, compliant and well-structured financial processes for clients.

CA Nirmala Durga, Manager – Accounting & Compliance at Diligen

CA Nirmala Durga

Manager – Accounting & Compliance

CA Nirmala Durga is a finance professional with experience across accounting, auditing, tax advisory, strategic management and core finance functions.

She has also developed expertise in overseas accounting and compliance, particularly across US and UAE requirements, helping businesses navigate financial and regulatory processes across different jurisdictions.

As a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Nirmala combines technical expertise with practical business understanding to support clients in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening compliance and improving financial processes.

At Diligen, she works closely with clients to provide dependable accounting and compliance support while helping businesses maintain greater financial clarity and control.

CS Ravikanti Nirosha, Manager – Legal & Compliance at Diligen

CS Ravikanti Nirosha

Manager – Legal & Compliance

CS Ravikanti Nirosha is a qualified Company Secretary and a member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), with experience in corporate compliance, governance and secretarial matters.

She has experience supporting organizations in meeting regulatory requirements, maintaining corporate governance standards and managing corporate secretarial processes. Her work includes handling board-related matters, statutory compliance and corporate actions, including Board Meetings, AGMs and EGMs.

With in-depth knowledge of the Companies Act, 2013 and related regulations, Nirosha also works with stakeholders to ensure that corporate processes are managed accurately and efficiently.

At Diligen, she supports clients with their legal and corporate compliance requirements, helping them maintain good governance while reducing the administrative burden associated with regulatory processes.

Executive Team

The professionals who help deliver dependable finance, accounting and compliance support to our clients every day.

CA Sneha, Assistant Manager – Accounting & Compliance at Diligen

CA Sneha

Assistant Manager – Accounting & Compliance

Gulam Akbar Ali Khan, Assistant Manager – Overseas Accounting at Diligen

Gulam Akbar Ali Khan

Assistant Manager – Overseas Accounting

Finance Needs Accountability at the Top.

Your finance function affects cash flow, profitability, compliance and business decisions. Diligen's leadership provides oversight while the delivery team manages the agreed responsibilities.

Build a Finance Function You Can Depend On

Whether you need to strengthen your existing finance team, replace an inefficient setup or build your finance function from scratch, Diligen can help.