Nitish Keny
About Nitish Keny
Nitish Keny is the Director of General Accounting Coe, Finance Shared Services at CIBC, with extensive experience in finance and accounting.
Current Role at CIBC
Nitish Keny serves as the Director of General Accounting Coe, Finance Shared Services at CIBC. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing core accounting operations and implementing process improvements. He has held this position since 2016, operating out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His leadership has been pivotal in bringing efficiency to existing processes, which has significantly impacted the Finance Shared Services division.
Director of Consolidation and Head Office Accounting at CIBC
Since 2015, Nitish Keny has also taken on the role of Director - Consolidation and Head Office Accounting, Finance Shared Services at CIBC. In this capacity, he manages accounting functions related to consolidation and the head office. His strategic approach to reorganization and outsourcing within the finance sector has been a notable aspect of his tenure in this position.
Previous Experience at CIBC
Before his current roles, Nitish Keny was the Director of Finance at CIBC from 2008 to 2015. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Manager from 1997 to 2008. Over these years, he gained extensive experience in various financial management and strategic planning initiatives, contributing to the bank's financial stability and growth.
Earlier Career at KPMG
Nitish Keny began his career as a Senior Auditor at KPMG in Doha, Qatar, where he worked from 1992 to 1995. During his time at KPMG, he developed a strong foundation in auditing practices and principles that have informed his subsequent roles in finance.
Education and Qualifications
Nitish Keny holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Mumbai, earned between 1985 and 1988. He also studied at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, specializing in Accounting and Finance. His robust educational background laid the groundwork for his expertise in accounting and finance, which has been vital in his professional accomplishments.