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Ankur Shantilal Ganger

Finance Controller & Payroll Transformation Leader
Metro Manila

Summary

Senior finance professional with 15+ years of experience spanning finance controller, FP&A, project management, finance modeling, payroll accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and process transformation across banking, oil & gas, chemicals, and real estate sectors. Currently leading EMEA finance controller – payroll for 44 countries at Citibank, driving standardization initiatives that has resulted in accuracy and efficiency in processing.

Results-driven executive with extensive experience in strategic leadership and operational excellence. Proven track record in driving growth and resolving complex accounting challenges, optimizing and automating processes, and fostering team collaboration. Exceptional skills in strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Adaptable and reliable, consistently achieving high-impact results in dynamic environments. Recently awarded star employee of the quarter.

Experienced with executive leadership and strategic planning. Utilizes innovative approaches to drive business growth and operational excellence. Track record of effective team collaboration and achieving results.

Proven ability to implement strategic initiatives and enhance operational performance. Valued for collaborative team leadership and adaptability to evolving business needs.

Performance-driven Vice President with 15+ years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

VP, Global Payroll Services

Citibank ROHQ
03.2024
  • Lead EMEA payroll accounting team of 19, overseeing payroll processing for 44 countries
  • Spearhead Global Payroll Accounting Transformation initiative, standardizing processes and reporting across 54 countries
  • Deliver financial reports to senior leadership, supporting strategic decision-making
  • Resolving historical issues and drafting new policies and controls
  • Remediate account discrepancies and ensure accurate cost allocation across business units

Finance Controller (HRSS & FRSS)

09.2016 - 03.2024
  • Presented Global HRSS financials and forecasts to Senior Leadership Team
  • Led annual planning and budget allocation following organizational restructuring
  • Built MIS reporting, now standardized across CSS
  • Managed customer billing and recovery planning for Global FRSS & HRSS
  • Designed and submitted 6 Bright Ideas; automation initiatives reduced processing time by 80% and eliminated 9 redundant journals

Finance Controller

AOS Orwell Limited
02.2014 - 09.2016
  • Reported directly to CFO; prepared monthly management information statements and product costing analyses
  • Developed annual budgets for all operating units; managed variance analysis and ERP budget uploads
  • Built financial models for cash flow analysis, credit risk assessment, and scenario planning
  • Coordinated statutory audit with KPMG and prepared annual reports
  • Managed accounts payable function and supported ERP implementation

Accounts & Finance Manager

Indo Nippon Chemical Co. Ltd.
08.2010 - 02.2014
  • Finalizing Financial statements and audit reports; filed appeals with statutory authorities
  • Led ERP implementation, migrating from legacy systems to Tally ERP with integrated inventory
  • Managed MIS reporting to Board; conducted factory visits, stock audits, and costing analysis
  • Executed currency hedging strategies to mitigate forex risk

Assistant Manager (Articleship)

Raman S. Shah & Associates
04.2007 - 08.2010
  • Conducted statutory, sales tax, and internal audits across multiple clients
  • Supported company formation and compliance under the Companies Act
  • Performed cost audits, stock audits, and fixed asset reviews

Education

Chartered Accountant - Finance, Accounting, Costing & Taxation,

ICAI
Mumbai, India
01-2012

B.Com - Finance & Accounting

Mumbai University
Mumbai, India
01-2007

Skills

Payroll Accounting & Transformation

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial analysis

Process automation

Risk management

Strategic planning

Strategic Partnerships

Finance Controller

Complex Problem-solving

Decision-making

Team development

Industry Exposure

  • Banking
  • Oil & Gas
  • Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
  • Plasticizers
  • Real Estate
  • Hospitality
  • Tourism
  • Agriculture

Timeline

VP, Global Payroll Services

Citibank ROHQ
03.2024

Finance Controller (HRSS & FRSS)

09.2016 - 03.2024

Finance Controller

AOS Orwell Limited
02.2014 - 09.2016

Accounts & Finance Manager

Indo Nippon Chemical Co. Ltd.
08.2010 - 02.2014

Assistant Manager (Articleship)

Raman S. Shah & Associates
04.2007 - 08.2010

B.Com - Finance & Accounting

Mumbai University

Chartered Accountant - Finance, Accounting, Costing & Taxation,

ICAI
Ankur Shantilal GangerFinance Controller & Payroll Transformation Leader