Sonal Parekh

Heads Audit & Assurance, Risk & Management Advisory, Project Financing & CFO Services Division

  +91 9967604217      sonal.parekh@sparekh.co.in

Sonal Parekh is the founder of S Parekh & Associates. She has rich experience with over 15 years of expertise in Audit and Assurance services, Finance and Taxation Industry. She has a strong background in leading Statutory Audits, Internal Financial Controls testing, Group Reporting, Limited Reviews, Tax Audits, and Certifications across diverse industries, including Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer Business, Solar Power, Media, Real Estate & Infrastructure, Non-Banking Finance, & Trading.

She has developed a repertoire of knowledge in Company Law, Auditing and Accounting Standards. She has been involved in managing audits and accounting for merger and demerger companies across diverse industry verticals.

She also serves as an Outsourced / Virtual CFO for SMEs and Startups.

In her 15+ years of experience, Sonal has gained vast experience handling P&L responsibilities, cash flow cycles, profitability & cost drivers, growth formulas, MIS, decision support systems, and strategic & financial planning. She is focused on empowering SMEs with a proprietary high-quality financial governance framework called PanchSheel (5 Elements) that includes MIS, Drivers of Business, Cashflow, Training, and Compliance.

This breadth of experience enables her to offer tailored solutions that address the unique challenges faced by each sector.

Sonal was also partner with one a leading CA firm based out of Mumbai.

Professional Affiliations

• Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

Education

• Chartered Accountant – ICAI
• Bachelor of Commerce

Bankim Parekh

Heads Insurance Risk & Claim Advisory

  +91 9223138881      bankim.parekh@sparekh.co.in

Our expertise in risk management solutions aims for certainty. We provide technical audits on the insurance portfolio. We specialize in identifying uninsured risk and coverage gaps, proposing comprehensive coverage, and providing claims advisory. 

Bankim Parekh is a Professional Risk Manager which provides services in areas of Insurance, Reinsurance and Claims Management. He has over 15 years of experience in areas of Risk Management, Structuring of Complex Insurance Programme and Claims handling.

Bankim Parekh was heading Facultative Reinsurance Department with leading Insurance Broking Ltd and served with leading brands in his sector.

Professional Affiliations

• Associate of Chartered Insurance Institute (UK)
• Fellow of Insurance Institute of India

Education

• Master of Commerce
• Bachelor of Law,
• Post Graduate Diploma in Management of Insurance Sector
• International Post Graduate Diploma in General Insurance Sector

Krunal Shah

Heads Direct & Indirect Tax Division

  +91 9870303945      krunal.shah@sparekh.co.in

Kunal Shah heads the Direct & Indirect Tax Advisory & Litigation practice at our firm, with over 9 years of extensive experience in the field. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with leading consulting firms, gaining a comprehensive understanding of tax laws and practices.

Kunal is known for his ability to stay ahead of the curve by continuously updating his knowledge with the latest tax developments and industry trends, which has greatly enhanced the firm's tax and legal support services. His profound expertise in Direct & Indirect Tax has earned him the trust and confidence of clients, as he has successfully represented them in complex tax litigation cases before various tax authorities. Additionally, he provides expert Tax and GST advisory services, ensuring clients receive accurate and up-to-date guidance.

Professional Affiliations

• Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

Education

• Chartered Accountant – ICAI
• Bachelor of Commerce

Devanshi Shah

Heads Financial Due Diligence Division

  +91 8767075955      devanshi.shah@sparekh.co.in

Devanshi Shah is a distinguished Chartered Accountant accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, and holds a CFA Level 1 certification from the CFA Institute, USA. With extensive experience in financial due diligence and statutory audits, she has made significant contributions to high-profile projects across multiple sectors including financial services, IT, industrials, and real estate. Her expertise is further demonstrated through her tenure with leading multinational corporations such as Alvarez & Marsal and EY, where she has successfully navigated complex financial deals and transactions.

Professional Affiliations

• Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

Education

• Chartered Accountant – ICAI
• CFA Level 1 certification, USA
• Bachelor of Commerce

Haresh Chitaliya

Heads Outsourced Accounting Service

  +91 9324015627      haresh.chitaliya@sparekh.co.in

Haresh Chitaliya is in charge of all the bookkeeping operations. He has over 40 years of vast experience in book keeping profile. There is nothing he likes more than diving into a pile of bookkeeping paperwork and his capacity for continuous bookkeeping for long periods of time without drawing breath has to be admired. He knows his stuff and loves working with clients and his team to support them to provide ‘bullet proof’ bookkeeping services, forecasting and production planning.

Professional Affiliations

• Bachelor of Commerce

Education

• Bachelor of Commerce