Krunal Patel, Cpa
About Krunal Patel, Cpa
Krunal Patel is a Senior Auditor currently employed at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in auditing and finance, with previous positions at Wheaton Bank & Trust Company, Wintrust Financial Corporation, Allstate, and First Midwest Bank.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Krunal Patel serves as a Senior Auditor at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for performing SOX and internal controls design and operating effectiveness testing. He has developed risk and control mapping for complex business processes, contributing to the company's overall risk management strategy. Patel also provides recommendations for process improvement and risk mitigation, ensuring compliance and enhancing operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Auditing
Prior to his current position, Patel gained extensive auditing experience at several financial institutions. He worked as a Senior Auditor (SOX) at Allstate for four months in 2019. From 2019 to 2021, he served as a Staff Auditor at First Midwest Bank. His earlier roles included serving as a Staff Internal Auditor at Wintrust Financial Corporation for 11 months in 2018 and as a Personal Banker and Bank Teller at Wheaton Bank & Trust Company in 2017.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Krunal Patel holds a Master's degree in Accounting from Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, which he completed from 2008 to 2010. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda between 2005 and 2008. Additionally, he studied at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, achieving Chartered Accountant (Intermediate) status, and at the Institute of Cost Accountants of India, where he obtained a Cost and Management Accountant qualification.
Professional Development
Krunal Patel is actively pursuing the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification to further enhance his expertise in internal auditing. This certification will complement his extensive background in accounting and auditing, positioning him for continued professional growth in the field.