Kunal Desai
About Kunal Desai
Kunal Desai is a Manager at KPMG India, specializing in IT applications and business process controls. He has a background in accounting and finance, with degrees from the University of Mumbai and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Work at KPMG India
Kunal Desai currently serves as a Manager at KPMG India. He has been in this role since 2022, contributing to various projects and initiatives within the firm. His responsibilities include overseeing IT applications and business process controls in complex technology environments. Kunal's expertise allows him to effectively manage projects that require a deep understanding of technology and its application in business processes.
Education and Expertise
Kunal Desai has a solid educational background in commerce and finance. He studied at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India from 2009 to 2016, where he developed foundational knowledge in accounting. He also earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics between 2009 and 2011. Furthering his education, he obtained a Master's degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Mumbai from 2012 to 2014. His expertise includes executing projects related to IT applications and conducting reviews of IT entity level controls.
Professional Background
Kunal Desai has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles across multiple organizations. He began his career as an Article Assistant at Shankarlal Jain & Associates from 2011 to 2013. He then worked at Ipca Laboratories Limited as an Industrial Trainee from 2013 to 2014. Kunal joined EY, where he held several positions, including Associate Consultant, Senior Consultant, and Consultant from 2018 to 2022. He also worked briefly at Aneja Associates as an Associate in 2017.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout his career, Kunal Desai has been involved in significant projects, particularly in the realm of IT and business process controls. He has participated in the preparation of functional requirements for SAP automation projects and conducts post-implementation reviews. His role also includes testing access rights for segregation of duties and interface controls during financial audits, showcasing his ability to manage complex technology environments effectively.