Dipesh Patel, Cfe, Msa Email & Phone Number

Lake Forest, Illinois

Lake Forest, Illinois

Lake Forest, Illinois

• Co-led various risk-based, operational and financial projects during Akorn’s restatement periods (2014-15) to help company mitigate previously identified material weaknesses• Supervised an audit of company’s Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance program in India to measure its effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities • Implemented Gross-to-Net module in the iContract system by performing a review of the process and recommending controls to mitigate identified risks • Performed complex analytics to continuously monitor key processes (Purchase-To-Pay, Human Resource, Order-To-Cash, Travel & Entertainment (T&E), etc) to identify errors, fraudulent activities, and recommend process improvements • Managed T&E process to ensure proper review and approval of reimbursement items, adequacy of supporting documentation, and efficiency of the reimbursement process• Developed and designed process narratives and flowcharts to efficiently describe the highly complex processes and identify gaps in the process• Conducted SOX walkthroughs, performed and reviewed testing of internal controls to ensure SOX compliance• Assisted in the preparation and development of audit work programs • Participated in the recruiting and interview process of interns and FTEs

• Identified software bug in iMIS 20 causing $50,000 in duplicate revenue posted due to duplicate batches• Established forecasting tracking and management reporting system to improve availability and accuracy of financial data• Initiated and managed ADP Time & Attendance payroll processing system • Participated in budget and finance committee meetings to present monthly/quarterly/yearly financial report for executing strategic initiatives• Performed a role of purchaser and developed a process for purchasing to improve internal control• Reconciled all bank accounts monthly for all three companies, including financials for nine academies• Supervised and managed all payables and receivables while processing payroll and maintain all employee and subcontractor files • Assisted in organization’s adoption of iMIS 20, Engagement Management System (EMS) by performing a role of quality assurance (QA) and self-starting numerous projects in improving internal control systems • Consistently recognized for excellent problem-solving and analytical skills by supervisors

Schaumburg, Il

• Managed bookkeeping, payroll, reconciliation, and taxes for 15 business clients located in Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois• Utilized QuickBooks Pro to control accounts and collection procedures• Recommend and advised President & CEO regarding how to better execute their responsibility and improve efficiency and effectiveness of the business

Deerfield, Il

• Analyzed and recognized potential audit issues with hundreds of claims on a day to day bases• Assisted in performing various adjustments to ensure the accuracy to meet government and HIPPA guidelines• Evaluated and examined independent contract terms between individual stores and health care providers • Maintained strong communication with stores and health care providers to update senior team members on project progress of assigned health care providers like Argus, Caremark, Catalyst, Express Scripts, Medco and Prime therapeutics • Worked effectively as a leader in providing support to Walgreen stores during scheduled audit with various health care providers• Performed a role of intermediary between stores and health care providers to efficiently resolve problems by organizing, multitasking and documenting all reports

Master'S Degree, Accounting, 3.9

Bachelor Of Science, Marketing & Accounting (Minor), 3.4