Ajay Taneja Bcom Fcca Acis
About Ajay Taneja Bcom Fcca Acis
Ajay Taneja is the Finance Director for International Finance at Change.org, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having held various senior roles in multiple organizations over the past three decades.
Current Role at Change.org
Ajay Taneja serves as the Finance Director for International Finance at Change.org. He has held this position since 2015, overseeing the financial operations for the organization's non-US locations. His responsibilities include managing accounting functions for 12 subsidiaries worldwide and ensuring compliance with local legislative requirements. Taneja has successfully transitioned the International Finance function from outsourced service providers to an in-house team, enhancing operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Finance
Ajay Taneja has extensive experience in financial management across various organizations. He worked at Wilkins Kennedy LLP as a Senior Accountant from 1986 to 1993. Following this, he served as Financial Controller at Club La Costa from 1993 to 1995. He then held the position of Group Financial Controller at Staffware from 1995 to 1999. Taneja also worked at Wilmington Group Plc from 2009 to 2014, where he took on multiple roles including Group Financial Controller and Assistant Group Company Secretary.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Ajay Taneja holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree from the University of Mumbai, where he studied Accounting and Economics. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA), having studied Accountancy and Tax. Additionally, he is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries (ACIS), with a focus on Company Secretarial studies. His educational background supports his expertise in finance and compliance.
Expertise in International Finance
In his role at Change.org, Ajay Taneja manages the accounting functions for multiple subsidiaries globally, with a focus on non-US operations. He has built and maintained relationships with external auditors and tax advisors to support Change.org's international financial activities. Taneja also oversees and trains internal staff to facilitate the transition process of the International Finance function, ensuring a smooth integration of in-house operations.