Assistant Manager [Payroll]

KFC Corporation; Gurgaon; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

KFC Corporation is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Gurgaon, India, responsible for accurate payroll processing and compliance with tax laws. The role requires strong accounting knowledge and 3+ years of experience. Responsibilities include payroll calculations, general ledger maintenance, and employee support. The position is full-time with a hybrid work model, focusing on detail and organizational skills while adhering to strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in payroll accounting in a multi-entity environment.
• Experience with global payroll preferred.
• Data extraction and manipulation experience with tools.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and process salaries, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
• Ensure adherence to payroll tax laws and prepare tax reports.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts and prepare journal entries.

Skills

Accounting fundamentals

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s in finance

Master's Degree

Tools

ADP

Oracle

JDE

Job description

The payroll resources ensure all elements of payroll are completed accurately and timely, providing analytical and research support for account reconciliations and problem resolutions.

Looking for candidates with strong accounting fundamentals and working knowledge of payroll, who can manage payroll processing, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and statutory compliance in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Calculate and process salaries, overtime, bonuses, and deductions (tax, benefits) in a timely manner.
• Compliance & Tax: Ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and local tax laws; prepare and submit payroll tax reports.
• Accounting: End to end accounting with payroll.
• General Ledger Maintenance: Reconcile payroll‑related general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries.
• Support month‑end close activities related to payroll accounting, post payroll journals and ensure accurate mapping in the general ledger.
• System Administration: Update and maintain payroll software, including employee data, hires, terminations, and leave tracking.
• Reporting & Auditing: Generate reports for management review and participate in payroll audits.
• Employee Support: Resolve payroll‑related inquiries and discrepancies efficiently.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Work on payroll systems and ERP tools such as ADP, Oracle, JDE (or equivalent).

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in finance with 3+ years of experience in accounting.
• Experience in multi-entity or shared services environment preferred.
• Exposure to global payroll or multiple geographies is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of MDNA & controller deck summary.
• Data extraction and manipulation experience using various tools, and excellent Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Knowledge of payroll principles, practices, regulations, and procedures.
• Analytical & problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail & confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and customer service skills.
• Focus on accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Team‑oriented with the capacity and willingness to embrace frequent updates to policies, procedures, and technology.
• Ability to recognize basic procedural issues as they arise and escalates to the appropriate level.
• Clear and concise written and verbal skills.

Job Info

• Job Identification 5115
• Posting Date 05/04/2026, 11:45 AM
• Degree Level Master's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Gurgaon, Haryana, India (Hybrid)