Deputy Manager - Fund Accounting

Pizza Hut; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Pizza Hut seeks a Senior Finance Analyst to manage month-end closing, financial statement preparation, variance analysis, and global reporting. You will collaborate with Business Development, Legal, and cross-functional finance teams to ensure accuracy and compliance in a multinational environment.

The role requires Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent, 4+ years in financial reporting, and strong ERP proficiency (SAP/Oracle/Hyperion).

Qualifications

• CA/masters in finance or accounting required.
• 4+ years in financial reporting, accounting, and variance analysis.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS accounting standards.
• ERP proficiency in SAP/Oracle and Hyperion.

Responsibilities

• Handle month-end close and financial reporting with accuracy.
• Perform flux and variance analysis against budget and prior periods.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across functions and regions to communicate results.
• Maintain reconciliations and ensure SOX/internal controls compliance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Month-end close

Financial reporting

MS Excel

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Bachelor’s + Master’s in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Hyperion Financial System

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Finance Analyst to manage and oversee key financial operations, including month-end closing, financial statement preparation, variance analysis, and global reporting. This role will involve close collaboration with Business Development, Legal, and cross-functional finance teams to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate should have expertise in financial reporting, accounting operations, and analytical reviews within a multinational environment.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
   
   
   
   • Prepare and review monthly accruals, amortization, and journal entries; ensure accurate posting in the ERP system.
   
   
   • Review ERP balances and extracted reports for correct account coding and accurate, complete, and timely financial data.
   
   
   • Prepare and review P&L statements and management reports for month-end close and analysis.
   
   
   
   


2. Financial Analysis & Management Review
   
   
   
   • Perform and review flux and variance analysis against budget and prior periods, identifying trends, key movements, and underlying business drivers.
   
   
   • Prepare and review detailed commentary on major P&L and Balance Sheet variances, providing clear explanations and insights for management.
   
   
   • Coordinate stakeholders across functions and regions to gather inputs, resolve queries, and communicate financial results, risks, and actions.
   
   
   
   


3. Reconciliations, Controls & Process Improvement
   
   
   
   • Prepare, maintain, and review Balance Sheet schedules and reconciliations; ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
   
   
   • Review accounting treatment and supporting evidence for compliance with IFRS/local GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
   
   
   • Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal and external audits, including SOX testing where applicable.
   
   
   • Improve month-end close and financial reporting through standardized templates, close checklists, and automation; identify root causes of recurring errors and delays and implement corrective actions to strengthen accuracy, timeliness, and controls
   
   
   
   

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Chartered Accountant (CA)/ Bachelor’s+ master’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.


• Experience: 4+ years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, and variance analysis.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS accounting standards.


• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and Hyperion Financial System.


• Expertise in financial statement preparation, balance sheet reconciliation, and variance analysis.


• Strong proficiency in MS Excel and financial modelling tools.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying trends, variances, and key business drivers.


• Excellent communication and coordination skills to work with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.


• High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Requirements: