Ajay Agrawal
About Ajay Agrawal
Ajay Agrawal serves as the Vice President at Xceedance Consulting India Pvt Ltd, where he has worked since 2015. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary, with significant experience in SOX compliance and quality management in the insurance and financial services sectors.
Work at Xceedance
Ajay Agrawal has served as Vice President at Xceedance Consulting India Pvt Ltd since 2015. In this role, he has been instrumental in implementing ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013 standards, enhancing the Quality Management System and Information Security Management System within the organization. He manages a team of 12 members focused on SOX Compliance, ensuring adherence to regulations for the largest Property and Casualty Insurance company globally. His tenure at Xceedance spans over nine years, during which he has developed extensive expertise in the Insurance and Financial Services sectors.
Education and Expertise
Ajay Agrawal holds a Chartered Accountant qualification from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, where he studied Accounting and Finance from 2001 to 2004. He also achieved the status of Qualified Company Secretary from The Institute of Company Secretaries of India, completing his studies in Company Law from 2003 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his professional roles, particularly in compliance and financial management.
Professional Background
Before joining Xceedance, Ajay Agrawal worked at Genpact as a Senior Manager from 2013 to 2015, and at EXL as a Lead Assistant Manager from 2007 to 2010. He also gained experience as an Engagement Manager at EY in Kuwait for one year. His career has been marked by a focus on compliance and process improvement, particularly in the context of SOX Compliance engagements, where he provided detailed reports with observations and recommendations.
Achievements in Compliance
Ajay Agrawal has played a significant role in ensuring SOX Compliance for a leading global Property and Casualty Insurance company. His contributions include providing comprehensive reports that detail observations and recommendations for process improvements during compliance engagements. His leadership in managing a dedicated team within the SOX Compliance function at Xceedance further underscores his expertise in this area.
International Experience
Ajay Agrawal has extensive experience working with clients across various regions, including the USA, UK, Europe, and APAC. This international exposure has equipped him with a diverse understanding of the Insurance and Financial Services sectors, enabling him to effectively address the unique challenges faced by clients in different markets.