Sarthak Kulkarni
Brooklyn
Summary
Currently enrolled in the MBA program at Pace University majoring in Corporate Finance, developing expertise in financial analysis and valuation and investment decision-making. My knowledge of financial statement analysis and audit compliance and operational finance come from my practical experience in the industry. I use my skills in data analysis and financial modeling and risk assessment to help organizations with their strategic planning and performance improvement efforts. I am looking for positions that will allow me to use my analytical skills in finance and valuation and investment analysis.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance & Administration Apprentice (CPT)
Itema America Inc.
Spartanburg, SC
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Analyzed end-to-end workflows across order entry, scheduling, shipping, and invoicing to identify operational inefficiencies.
- Supported finance-led process improvement initiatives by developing data-driven recommendations to reduce cycle times and improve accuracy.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (RSE, RSM, Spare Parts) to improve procurement processes, inventory management, and invoice timeliness.
- Reported directly to the Chief Financial Officer, gaining exposure to financial operations, internal controls, and process optimization.
Audit Assistant
VNSS & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
Mumbai
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Effectively audited financial statements for 4 non-profit organizations and 2 limited liability partnerships ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing reporting accuracy.
- Exhibited strong precision ability by identifying and resolving audit discrepancies, ensuring 100% accuracy in financial reporting.
- Full transparency was achieved with 0% discrepancy rate of all audited financial statements.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Corporate Finance
Pace University, Lubin School of Business
New York, NY 2024 - 2026
Bachelor of Commerce -
SMT MMK College of Commerce and Economics
Mumbai, India01.2024
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Tally Prime (Data Extraction)
- Portfolio Management
- Risk Management
- Budgeting
- Variance Analysis
- GAAP
- IFRS
Certification
- Environment, Social and Governance Investing 365, Udemy, 2023-01-01
- Insights of Value Investing, Udemy, 2024-01-01
- Microsoft Excel Certificate, Udemy, 2024-01-01
- Investment Banking Job simulation, Forage, 2026-01-01
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarthak-kulkarni-a78113272
Timeline
Finance & Administration Apprentice (CPT)
Itema America Inc.
06.2025 - 08.2025
Audit Assistant
VNSS & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
05.2023 - 06.2023
Master of Business Administration - Corporate Finance
Pace University, Lubin School of Business
2024 - 2026
Bachelor of Commerce -
SMT MMK College of Commerce and Economics