Kunal Parekh Aca

Senior Financial Controller at Tide

Kunal Parekh, ACA has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Kunal is currently working at Tide as a Financial Controller, a position they started in March 2022. Prior to this, Kunal worked at BDO UK LLP as a Senior in the Banking and Alternative Finance division from January 2021 to February 2022.

Before joining BDO, Kunal was a Controller at Kreston Reeves from March 2019 to January 2021. During this time, they gained valuable experience in financial management and control.

Kunal's early career includes roles as an Audit & Accounts Semi Senior at Fitzgerald & Law from April 2016 to February 2019, where they led audits and trained junior staff. Kunal also worked as an Accounts Assistant at Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe Limited from June 2013 to September 2013, gaining exposure to different departments and carrying out financial reconciliations.

Kunal's career started at AIESEC, where they served as the Head of Income Exchange from September 2011 to June 2012. In this role, they were responsible for creating internship opportunities for university students and securing sponsorship from local businesses. Kunal also worked as an Administrative Trainee at Alexanders' Property Consultants from June 2011 to September 2011.

Overall, Kunal has demonstrated strong financial and managerial skills throughout their career, with experience in financial control, auditing, and team leadership.

Kunal Parekh, ACA, holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in International Business, Finance, and Economics. Kunal obtained this degree from Alliance Manchester Business School, where they studied from 2011 to 2014. Prior to their university education, Kunal attended Nower Hill High School & 6th Form College from 2005 to 2011, where they earned their GCSE and A-Level qualifications. Additionally, Kunal is certified as an ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant) by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), a certification they obtained in November 2019.

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Timeline

  • Senior Financial Controller

    January 1, 2024 - present

  • Financial Controller

    March, 2022