Dublin 16 December 2024– Baker Tilly Ireland is pleased to announce the appointment of Ahmer Khan as its new head of financial services.
Ahmer brings with him more than two decades of assurance and consulting experience across the financial services sector with expertise in insurance, banking, asset management and capital markets.
He makes the move to Baker Tilly from EY Ireland, where he spent 13 years leading audits and consulting projects for large clients, including insurers, banks, asset managers and mutual/hedge funds. Prior to EY, he spent 12 years with KPMG, working across Jersey, Dublin, and London. His expertise covers technical accounting, corporate governance, complex investment valuations, implementation of IFRS 9 at large banks and IFRS 17 in the insurance sector.
Ahmer’s appointment comes as Baker Tilly Ireland continues to pursue ambitious growth goals, expanding its services and reach in the Irish market. Ahmer’s deep and diverse expertise in multiple financial services sectors bolsters the firm’s capabilities, especially in insurance, banking, asset management, and capital markets.
Speaking about his new role Ahmer Khan said:
“There are fantastic growth opportunities for financial services firms in Ireland and I look forward to supporting their ambitions in my new role, helping clients to navigate complexity and change, and achieve their strategic priorities. I’m really excited to join the Baker Tilly Ireland team which is exceptionally dynamic, forward-thinking and ambitious to grow. I look forward to starting and contributing to the firm’s exciting journey.”
Clients across the Baker Tilly network will benefit from Ahmer’s expertise. He will also take on a new role as head of the insurance practice for MHA, the UK member of the Baker Tilly international network, where, in addition, he will serve banking audit clients.
Ahmer is a Chartered Accountant and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland as well as a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from Dublin City University.
