Ranjit Choudhari

Payroll professional with a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance, hands-on full-cycle Canadian payroll experience in British Columbia, and 15+ years of broader business management and financial control experience. Processes payroll in QuickBooks — reconciling time records and payroll data, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring accurate, on-time pay — while managing budgets and financial controls requiring the same GL discipline this role calls for. Pursuing the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation through the National Payroll Institute.

Brings strong Excel-based analytical skills, knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, and a track record bridging Payroll, Finance, and Operations teams, with a genuine comfort adapting to new systems and process change.

Business Manager - AA Audio Labs - British Columbia, Canada

(2023-11)

• Process full-cycle payroll in QuickBooks — reviewing and reconciling time records, calculating overtime and statutory pay, processing new hires, terminations, and employee updates — ensuring accurate, on-time pay every cycle while maintaining full compliance.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely, professional manner, collaborating across operations and finance to maintain accuracy under deadline pressure.
• Improved service delivery efficiency, growing service revenue from 6% to 11% within six months through data-informed process changes.
• Led development of an automation system for fleet management and route planning to increase operational capacity.
• Support payroll reconciliations, general ledger account reconciliation, audits, and year-end activities, maintaining accurate records and supporting documentation, and contributing to payroll process improvements and automation.

Business Lead - Infra.Market - Mumbai, India

(2022-08 - 2023-06)

• Built a profitable multi-entity start-up through ERP implementation and financial system integration, increasing EBITA to 7% and driving 18% revenue growth — GL-level financial controls directly transferable to payroll and accounting operations.
• Built an IT-driven business management system covering SaaS sales, credit control, and real-time supply chain tracking.
• Integrated CRM systems to improve customer experience, reducing response times by 75%.

Marketing Manager - Lupin Limited - Mumbai, India

(2020-01 - 2022-08)

• Applied financial planning discipline to help drive the business to breakeven, using Lean Six Sigma practices to streamline operations and reduce lead times — direct process-improvement experience relevant to payroll operations.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to launch the Lupisafe brand within 23 days, meeting tight regulatory and go-to-market deadlines. Delivered 22%+ sales growth during the COVID-19 pandemic while ensuring minimal operational disruption.

Business Manager – Brand Building - Piramal Healthcare - Mumbai, India

(2011-06 - 2017-03)

• Managed a multi-product portfolio and associated budgets, driving strategic planning and market share growth.
• Coordinated execution of multiple product extensions, ensuring timely delivery and successful market penetration.

Brand Manager - Mattel Toys - Mumbai, India

(2007-01 - 2011-05)

• Executed India's first locally developed campaign for Hot Wheels, achieving 25% year-on-year brand growth.
• Organized large-scale events, including India's first Scrabble World Championship, boosting brand visibility.

MBA - Marketing - BAM University

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance - BAM University