Vikas Patel

Vikas patel

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location of Vikas PatelAtlanta, Georgia, United States
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager at PwC, CISA

  • Education

    • Georgia state university - j. mack robinson college of business

      2015 - 2017
      Bachelor’s degree accounting graduated

      Activities and Societies: President of BCF GSU (Campus Fellowship of GSU) - speaking at events, organizing Diwali event for 300 students, promoting membership, communication with guest speakers 3.93 overall GPA4.0 Accounting Major GPA

    • University of georgia - terry college of business

      2013 - 2015
      Bachelor’s degree accounting

      Activities and Societies: Indian Cultural Exchange Member and Organizer

  • Experience

    • Gap inc.

      Feb 2015 - Aug 2015
      Sales associate

      Assisting customers with itemsChecking out customersEffective customer service experience

    • Mercedes-benz usa

      May 2016 - Dec 2016
      Operations intern

      Department - Vehicle Distribution & Logistics- Management of internal fleet of vehicles (approx. 5,000 units at any given time)- Distribution and accounting of units to auction locations- Forecasting vehicle demand based on internal data, per dealer, region, and time period- Compilation of depreciation expense for units with issues- Research on the financial impact of implementing new software and digitizing work tasks

    • American fueling systems

      Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
      Financial consultant

      Advised client on financial viability and forecast for new venture in a new industry. Created pro forma analysis along with private placement memorandum objectives. Worked directly with CEO Rahim Charania and COO Elizabeth Crockett. Project dealt multi million dollar financing. This temporary consulting assignment was part of an advanced course through Georgia State University which matched real businesses in the Atlanta area with selected students for a client based consulting experience dealing with a prominent issue of the business. Show less

    • Pwc

      Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
      Risk assurance intern

      Internal Audit and Process Assurance Intern

    • Georgia state university - j. mack robinson college of business

      Aug 2017 - Jan 2018
      Graduate research assistant
    • Pwc

      Aug 2018 - now
      • DAT Manager

        Jul 2024 - now
      • DAT Senior Associate

        Jul 2021 - Jun 2024
      • Risk Assurance Associate

        Aug 2018 - Jul 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified information systems auditor (cisa)

      Isaca
      Jun 2024
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Vikas Patel
      The Institute of Internal Auditors Merit Award The Institute of Internal Auditors Apr 2018 The Atlanta Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors recognized my achievement of a top percentile accounting course GPA, along with obtaining the highest grade in a Master degree level Internal Audit course.
    • Awarded to Vikas Patel
      KPMG Academic Excellence Scholorship KPMG LLP Mar 2017 KMPG recognizes two J. Mack Robinson College of Business accounting students for outstanding academic performance with a scholarship award.
    • Awarded to Vikas Patel
      GSCPA - Accounting Scholarship The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants Jun 2016 The Georgia Society of CPAs is the premier professional organization for CPAs in the state of Georgia, with almost 14,000 members. the purpose of GSCPA is to achieve excellence by providing superior advocacy, leadership, service, lifelong learning and personal and professional development opportunities.I was one of three recipients of the 2016 GSCPA Scholarship, which looks at accounting course excellence, overall educational standing, and a personal statement regarding the reason I… Show more The Georgia Society of CPAs is the premier professional organization for CPAs in the state of Georgia, with almost 14,000 members. the purpose of GSCPA is to achieve excellence by providing superior advocacy, leadership, service, lifelong learning and personal and professional development opportunities.I was one of three recipients of the 2016 GSCPA Scholarship, which looks at accounting course excellence, overall educational standing, and a personal statement regarding the reason I should receive the scholarship. Show less
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Community Organizer & Youth Activities Coordinator

      Issued by BAPS CHARITIES on Jan 2008
      BAPS CHARITIESAssociated with Vikas Patel