Ayaz Soleja
About Ayaz Soleja
Ayaz Soleja is a Senior Regional Manager Audit at HSBC for the MENA region, with over 13 years of experience in the financial services industry across Australia and the UAE. He has held various roles in prominent firms such as PwC, KPMG, Deloitte, and Mercer, and has a strong background in internal audits, risk assessments, and corporate governance.
Work at HSBC
Ayaz Soleja has been employed at HSBC since 2014, initially serving as Regional Manager Audit for the MENA Region until 2016. Currently, he holds the position of Senior Regional Manager Audit, a role he has maintained for eight years. His responsibilities include overseeing audit functions and ensuring compliance with internal controls across the region. He also served as Acting Country Head of Global Audit in Qatar for six months in 2015, further demonstrating his leadership in audit management within the organization.
Previous Experience at PwC
Ayaz Soleja worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in various capacities. He served as a Senior Associate in the Dubai office from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, he was a Team Manager (Senior Accountant) in Melbourne from 2008 to 2011. His experience at PwC included conducting internal controls reviews and financial statement audits, which contributed to his expertise in the financial services sector.
Education and Expertise
Ayaz Soleja has a strong educational background in accounting. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne and is a Chartered Accountant, having studied at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. He also achieved the Certified Information Systems Auditor designation from ISACA. Additionally, he has been pursuing certification from the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) since 2017, obtaining the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist credential.
Background in Financial Services
With over 13 years of experience in the financial services industry, Ayaz Soleja has worked in both Australia and the UAE. His career includes roles at KPMG and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu as an intern, as well as a Senior Fund Accountant at Mercer (Australia) Pty Ltd. His expertise encompasses corporate governance, enterprise risk assessments, business process improvement, and conducting internal audit reviews for large financial institutions.
Professional Development and Certifications
Ayaz Soleja has actively pursued professional development throughout his career. He has achieved multiple certifications, including the Chartered Accountant designation and the Certified Information Systems Auditor from ISACA. His ongoing education with ACAMS reflects his commitment to staying current in anti-money laundering practices and regulations, further enhancing his qualifications in the financial services sector.