Ajay Baluja Email & Phone Number

New Delhi, Dl, In

Manesar, Haryana

General Management

Derwood, Md

• Financial & Operational Audit for 5 regions and 4 product divisions and testing of ICS(Swiss SOX) controls• Designed a Control Self Assessment program for the Business and leading the implementation. • Prepared presentations for the Local Audit Committee, Steering Committee for Bill 198, Reports for CEO, CFO and Group Internal Audit. • Completed Business Risk Analysis from an audit perspective and prepared Annual Audit plans for adoption by Audit Committee.• Manages special reviews, investigations and advisory projects.

Concord, On

•Responsible for the Internal Audit Department and the management of Bill 198 (C-SOX) project.• Led a team of 3 associates and conducted operational and financial audits and fraud investigations and oversight of IT audits• Prepared presentations for the Local Audit Committee, Steering Committee for Bill 198, Reports for CEO, CFO and Group Internal Audit. • Completed Business Risk Analysis from an audit perspective and prepared Annual Audit plans. Several recommendations were approved for inclusion in the Audit Plans.• Managed the Bill 198 project and designed, documented, implemented and obtained certification in internal controls for four divisions, Cement, Readymix Concrete, Aggregates and Construction in line with COSO & COBIT• Managed the ICS (Swiss-SOX) project to adapt the Bill 198 documentation and obtained certification from External auditors as mandated. • Assisted the Indian & Thai associate companies to implement and comply with Swiss SOX requirements. Also assisted the Indian affiliates on their C-49 (Indian-SOX) certification. (worked in India & Thailand: Nov 2007 to Feb 2008)• Modified the ICS documentation for 2008 rollout to all 70 group companies for Holcim Inc. (worked in Switzerland: Feb 2008 to Apr 2008)

Etobicoke, On

Responsible for evaluating effectiveness of existing controls and developing strategies to enhance operational efficiency and compliance with all statutory internal controls.• Managed the SOX implementation from inception to certification including acting as project coordinator and quality reviewer. • Managed the Section 5900 and SAS70 audit on internal controls in service organizations. • Ensured that the migration of the Money Movement system from US to Canada was control compliant and that was a robust solution.• Led project to streamline the internal controls on EHT payroll calculations and implemented both a short-term manual solution as well as a long term automated one. • Reviewed and followed up with the operating departments on AR and AP and ensured timely resolution.

Toronto, On

Supervised the cash management functions for the operating companies including Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables.• Supervised 3 persons and ensured that all payments to suppliers and others were processed timely, reports developed on Accounts Receivable and Bank reconciliations completed in a timely manner.• Streamlined the information flow and the reporting and improved efficiency.

Muscat, Sultanate Of Oman

Corporate Controller

Cia (3/4 Completed)

Cisa

Cpa

Mba

Ca

B Com

High School