Ashit Chitkara
About Ashit Chitkara
Ashit Chitkara is a Financial Controller with over 27 years of experience in finance and accounting, specializing in both service and manufacturing sectors. He has held various managerial roles at companies such as WNS Global Services and Faurecia, and has a strong academic background in commerce and finance.
Work at Faurecia
Currently, Ashit Chitkara serves as the Financial Controller at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2022 in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Finance Manager in Shared Services from 2019 to 2022. During his tenure at Faurecia, he has been involved in various finance functions, including cost control, budgeting, and maintaining business continuity planning. His experience at Faurecia also includes establishing shared service centers and managing transitions and service delivery operations in finance and accounting.
Education and Expertise
Ashit Chitkara has a robust educational background in finance and commerce. He earned his M.Com from Himachal Pradesh University between 2000 and 2002. He also holds a B.Com (Hons) in Accountancy from Delhi University, completed from 1990 to 1993. Additionally, he achieved the DiplFR from ACCA, focusing on International Finance, from 2020 to 2021. His qualifications further include ICWA from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India, obtained from 1990 to 1995, and Project Management studies at the Project Management Institute from 2022 to 2023.
Background
Ashit Chitkara has over 27 years of experience in the finance and accounting domain, working across both service and manufacturing industries. His career began at GENPACT LLC, where he served as an Assistant Manager from 1999 to 2007. He then transitioned to WNS Global Services, where he held various positions including Senior Manager and Team Manager from 2007 to 2015. His extensive background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of finance operations, including accounts payables, accounts receivables, and financial reporting.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Ashit Chitkara has been involved in numerous initiatives that enhance finance operations. He has led automation projects aimed at process re-engineering and excellence. His expertise includes due diligence, process transitions, and off-shoring strategization. He has participated in quality initiatives such as value stream mapping, Lean, Kaizen, and 5-S methodologies. Additionally, he has a strong focus on internal controls, project management, and risk mitigation, including the application of RCM and FMEA methodologies.