About Us

Who we are

Nexia Albania is a leading firm of auditors, accountants, tax consultants and business advisors operating in Albania. Our structure combines the advantages of an international firm with the personal care and direct contact of a mid-tier firm.

We draw on our people’s deep country and industry experience to offer services of the highest standards to more than 50 businesses operating nationally and internationally across all industries. Whatever the size of the assignment, we can provide an experienced individual or team to meet each client’s needs. Our team of more than 20 professionals has significant experience in global audit and advisory firms.

Our story

1. 2009Elton Haxhi, after nine years as a CPA sole practitioner and in leading positions with Big Four companies, establishes an audit and accounting practice in Albania named H&H Auditors, together with Prof. Doc. Leandro Haxhi. It is registered as an audit firm with IEKA, registration no. 166, dated 30 July 2009.
2. 2010H&H becomes a member of Baker Tilly International, a top ten accountancy network, and changes its name to Baker Tilly Albania.
3. 2017From October 2017, Orjana Kalaja is the new CEO of the firm, as Elton Haxhi steps down on his appointment as Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy. The firm is represented by 10+ people and has a clear growth strategy.
4. 2020After ten successful years, in November 2020 the firm leaves Baker Tilly International and joins Nexia International, then the 9th largest global accountancy network. It changes its name and trades as Nexia AL.
5. 2021Nexia AL ranks as the 8th largest business advisory and accounting firm in Albania.
6. 2022Elton Haxhi re-joins Nexia AL as CEO.
7. 2025Nexia AL starts trading as Nexia Albania.

A short history of Nexia International

1. 1960A new global accounting network is established under the name S&O International by two firms: Oppenheim Appel Dixon & Associates, USA, and Spicer & Pegler, UK. In the financial sector, these two founding firms had the majority of clients, more than all the other firms put together.
2. 1993The network changes its name to Nexia International. Nexia was chosen for its close derivation from Latin and Greek: ‘nexus’, the idea of a link or of being next.
3. 2016Nexia International launches a new brand identity. The symbol in the logo represents the carabiner that mountaineers use to secure themselves as they work as a team, trusting each other as they climb the mountain face.
4. 2018According to the International Accounting Bulletin (IAB) World Survey, the network rises one place to become the 9th largest global accounting network.
5. 2020Nexia International ranks as the 9th largest business advisory and accounting network, with combined revenues of US$4.3 billion, 258 member firms and 727 offices in 122 countries.
6. 2021Nexia International ranks as the 8th largest business advisory and accounting network, with combined revenues of US$4.5 billion, 270 member firms and 790 offices in 125 countries.

What we stand for

The shared values of Nexia and its member firms define what we stand for and how we do things, the basis for a consistent approach to service delivery worldwide.

Professional memberships

Our management team are active members of professional bodies and adhere to their guidelines for professional practice, quality and ethics:

• Members of the Institute of Authorized Chartered Accountants of Albania (IEKA)
• Members of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK (ACCA)
• IFRS Review Committee of the National Accounting Council, approved by the IFRS Foundation
• Members of the Professional Accountancy Examination Committee of Albania

Leadership

Our partners and directors bring experience from KPMG, PwC, Deloitte and EY. Read their full profiles.

• Elton Haxhi CEO & Partner, Statutory Auditor (IEKA)
• Orjana Kalaja, FCCA CEO & Partner, Statutory Auditor (IEKA)
• Gerond Begolli Partner, Certified Auditor (IEKA)
• Kreshnik Hodaj, ACCA Director

Our network

Through our membership of Nexia, a network of 207 member firms in 118 countries, we draw on resources and expertise to meet our clients’ needs, solve complex business problems and face tomorrow’s challenges. With our long-standing professionals, we look forward to a stronger presence and wider national and global connections for our clients. How we work with the Nexia network.

Accountability

As the auditor of public-interest entities we publish an annual transparency report, and our work has been reviewed and accredited by international institutions.

All transparency reports Awards & accreditations