Abhi Shah, Cpa, Cia, Crcm, Cisa
About Abhi Shah, Cpa, Cia, Crcm, Cisa
Abhi Shah is an Internal Audit Manager at Sallie Mae, with extensive experience in financial services, insurance, and retail industries. He holds multiple professional certifications and specializes in enhancing clients' control environments.
Work at Sallie Mae
Abhi Shah has been serving as the Internal Audit Manager at Sallie Mae since 2018. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the control environment and ensuring compliance within the organization. His tenure at Sallie Mae spans over six years, during which he has held various positions, including Senior IT Auditor and Senior Internal Auditor. His experience at Sallie Mae reflects his commitment to improving operational efficiencies and risk management practices.
Professional Experience in Internal Audit
Abhi Shah has extensive experience in internal audit across multiple organizations. Prior to his current role at Sallie Mae, he worked as a Senior Internal Auditor at AAA Mid-Atlantic for nine years, where he developed a deep understanding of internal controls. He also served as a Senior Internal Auditor at The Bancorp for one year. His diverse background in the financial services, insurance, and retail industries has equipped him with the skills necessary to assess and enhance clients' control environments.
Education and Expertise
Abhi Shah earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with Honors in Accounting and Finance from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completing his studies from 1996 to 2000. His academic foundation supports his professional expertise, which is further enhanced by multiple certifications, including CPA, CIA, CRCM, and CISA. This educational background and certification portfolio enable him to specialize in understanding risks and controls relevant to clients' operations.
Career Progression
Abhi Shah's career in the financial sector began as a Financial Analyst at PHH Mortgage, where he worked for two years. He then transitioned to internal audit roles, starting at AAA Mid-Atlantic and moving through various positions at Sallie Mae and The Bancorp. His career progression illustrates a consistent focus on internal auditing and risk management, showcasing his adaptability and growth within the industry.