Assistant Manager [Payroll]

KFC Corporation; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

KFC Corporation is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Gurugram, Haryana. This full-time role requires a Bachelor’s in finance and at least 3 years of accounting experience. Responsibilities include payroll processing, tax compliance, and general ledger maintenance. Candidates should possess strong analytical and Microsoft Excel skills, with a focus on accuracy and deadline management. The position offers a hybrid work model, blending on-site and remote work, catering to dynamic payroll processes while ensuring adherence to regulations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in a multi-entity or shared services environment.
• Experience with global payroll or multiple geographies is advantageous.
• Excellent in data extraction and manipulation with various tools.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and process salaries, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and prepare payroll tax reports.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts.
• Maintain payroll software and employee data.
• Generate reports for management review.

Skills

Strong accounting fundamentals

Payroll principles

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Customer service 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)