Deputy Manager - Fund Accounting

Yum! Brands; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Yum! Brands is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to lead month-end close, financial reporting, and variance analysis with a global perspective. The role involves coordinating with Business Development, Legal, and regional finance teams to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has strong IFRS/GAAP knowledge, ERP proficiency (SAP, Oracle), and advanced Excel modeling. Expect collaboration across multiple regions and tight deadlines in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA or equivalent finance degree with professional qualifications.
• 4+ years in financial reporting, accounting, and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close and financial reporting processes.
• Prepare and review accruals, amortization, and journal entries; ensure correct ERP posting.
• Review P&L and balance sheet to support timely management reporting.
• Conduct flux and variance analysis against budget and prior periods.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional coordination

Education

CA or finance/accounting degree

Master's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Hyperion

MS Excel

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Minimum Requirements

• 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.