Jessica Patel
About Jessica Patel
Jessica Patel is an Internal Audit Manager at Protiviti with extensive experience in financial controls and auditing, particularly in the pharmaceuticals industry.
Internal Audit Manager at Protiviti
Jessica Patel currently holds the position of Internal Audit Manager at Protiviti, where she has been working since 2020. She is based in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, Jessica is responsible for overseeing internal audit processes and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Her work often involves the implementation and maintenance of robust financial control systems.
Previous Experience at Plante Moran
Before joining Protiviti, Jessica Patel worked as an Internal Audit Manager at Plante Moran. Her tenure at Plante Moran spanned from 2018 to 2020, during which she was also based in Chicago, Illinois. In this capacity, she honed her skills in internal auditing and compliance, contributing significantly to the firm’s internal controls and audit processes.
Global Financial Controls Manager at Walgreens Boots Alliance
Jessica Patel served as Global Financial Controls Manager at Walgreens Boots Alliance from 2016 to 2018, located in Deerfield, Illinois. This role involved managing and overseeing the global financial control systems of the organization. Her responsibilities included ensuring compliance with financial regulations and enhancing the effectiveness of financial operations.
Internal Audit Manager at CVS Health
Jessica Patel's career includes a significant period at CVS Health, where she worked from 2011 to 2016 as an Internal Audit Manager. During her five-year tenure, she focused on strengthening the internal audit functions and ensuring adherence to financial reporting standards, particularly under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Educational Background
Jessica Patel studied Accounting and Finance at Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University. She earned her Master of Accounting and Financial Management degree, which laid the foundation for her extensive career in financial controls and auditing.