Zeel Shah
About Zeel Shah
Zeel Shah is an Assistant Manager at KPMG India, with a background in risk consulting and a history of leading risk assessment engagements for multinational clients. He has received recognition for his contributions, including the Rising Star award at KPMG.
Work at KPMG India
Zeel Shah currently holds the position of Assistant Manager at KPMG India. Prior to this role, Shah worked as a Consultant in Risk Consulting from 2019 to 2021 and as an Associate Consultant in the same department from 2018 to 2019. During the tenure at KPMG, Shah played a significant role in developing a new service line focused on assessing processes and safeguarding unpublished price-sensitive information. Shah also successfully led various risk assessment engagements for multinational clients across sectors such as procurement, sales, human resource management, and fund management.
Education and Expertise
Zeel Shah studied at Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, where Shah earned a Bachelor's degree from 2012 to 2015. Shah further pursued professional qualifications at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and The Institute of Company Secretaries of India, achieving the status of Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary, respectively. This educational background provides a strong foundation in financial and corporate governance, enhancing Shah's expertise in risk consulting.
Background
Before joining KPMG India, Zeel Shah gained practical experience as an Article Assistant at Grant Thornton India LLP for nine months in 2014 and at V. C. Kapadia & Co. from 2014 to 2017. These roles contributed to Shah's understanding of audit and advisory services, preparing for a career in risk consulting. Shah has also independently managed a secondment engagement for a major semiconductor manufacturer in India, demonstrating capability in overseeing operations in the absence of senior financial leadership.
Achievements
During the time at KPMG India, Zeel Shah received the Rising Star award for exceeding client and company expectations within the first six months of employment. This recognition highlights Shah's commitment to delivering high-quality service and effective risk management solutions.