Lajja Sshah, Aca, Cpa
About Lajja Sshah, Aca, Cpa
Lajja Sshah, ACA, CPA, is a Senior Manager in Capital Markets Accounting at CIBC in Toronto, Canada, with extensive experience in both Indian and Canadian financial regulations.
Title and Current Role
Lajja Sshah serves as a Senior Manager, Capital Markets Accounting at CIBC, a position she has held since 2019. Based in Toronto, Canada, she is responsible for managing complex financial transactions and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Her expertise in capital markets accounting has been honed through years in the financial sector, dealing with both Indian and Canadian regulations.
Professional Experience
Lajja Sshah has extensive experience in the financial sector, beginning her career as a Senior Associate at KPMG in Mumbai, India, where she worked from 2012 to 2015. She then progressed to BNP Paribas, serving as a Senior Associate from 2015 to 2017, and as an Assistant Manager from 2017 to 2018, again in Mumbai. Lajja briefly worked at Deloitte as an Independent Consultant and at KPMG Canada as an Audit Senior, both in 2019, before taking on her current role at CIBC.
Education and Certifications
Lajja Sshah has pursued rigorous academic and professional certifications. She attained her CPA from CPA Ontario in 2020, and before that, she achieved her Chartered Accountant certification from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in 2012. Additionally, she holds a Company Secretary certification from The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). Prior to these certifications, she completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics in 2011.
Background in Financial Auditing and Management
Lajja Sshah has a strong background in financial auditing and management, having initially built her expertise at KPMG in Mumbai. Here, she worked as a Senior Associate in Financial Services Audit for three years. Her role at BNP Paribas further expanded her skills, first as a Senior Associate and later as an Assistant Manager. These roles provided her with in-depth exposure to various aspects of financial management and audit processes.
International Experience in Financial Regulations
Lajja Sshah has a broad understanding of both Indian and Canadian financial regulations. Her tenure in major financial hubs like Mumbai and Toronto has equipped her with the knowledge to navigate complex regulatory environments. This international experience enriches her ability to handle the multifaceted challenges of capital markets accounting, making her a valuable asset in her current role at CIBC.