Bharat Patel
About Bharat Patel
Bharat Patel is a Senior Accountant and Assistant Controller with extensive experience in financial operations and compliance. He has worked at Lifemark Health Group, LafargeHolcim, and currently at Cascades, where he manages bank reconciliations, prepares tax reporting packages, and participates in financial system implementations.
Work at Cascades
Bharat Patel has been employed at Cascades as a Senior Accountant/Assistant Controller since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for managing various financial operations and ensuring accurate financial reporting. He actively participates in the implementation of financial systems, particularly SAP, which highlights his skills in system integration and project management. His work involves utilizing a range of financial software, including AS400 (SAP module), Khalix software, and Business Intelligence Dashboard, to enhance financial analysis and reporting.
Previous Experience at Lifemark Health Group
Before joining Cascades, Bharat Patel worked at Lifemark Health Group as a General Accountant focused on Financial Reporting for five months in 2017. During his tenure, he managed the reconciliation of multiple bank accounts and oversaw various financial operations, including cash flow statements and variance analysis. His experience at Lifemark contributed to his comprehensive understanding of financial oversight.
Experience at LafargeHolcim
Bharat Patel served as a General Accounting Analyst at LafargeHolcim from 2017 to 2018 for a duration of ten months. In this position, he was responsible for preparing tax reporting packages for quarterly and annual audits, showcasing his expertise in regulatory compliance. He also conducted complex financial investigations and updated key processes and controls that impacted accounting and financial reporting.
Education and Expertise
Bharat Patel possesses a strong background in accounting and finance, with extensive experience in managing full cycle accounting for multiple locations. He has a solid understanding of internal control procedures, particularly regarding SOX compliance, which indicates his familiarity with regulatory standards. His expertise extends to forecasting and budgeting processes, where he collaborates with business partners to identify and communicate business trends.