Deputy Manager - Fund Accounting

Yum! Brands; Gurugram District; Presencial; INR 1.200.000 - 2.100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Yum! Brands in India seeks a Senior Finance Analyst to lead month-end close, financial reporting, variance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with Business Development, Legal, and finance teams across regions.

The role requires CA or equivalent, 4+ years in financial reporting and accounting, strong GAAP/IFRS knowledge, ERP proficiency (SAP/Oracle/Hyperion), and excellent Excel skills. You will drive process improvements, balance sheet reconciliations, and management reporting.

Formación

• Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent degree in finance or accounting.
• 4+ years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, and variance analysis.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion).

Responsabilidades

• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting: prepare and review journal entries, accruals, amortization, and ensure accurate posting in ERP.
• Review ERP balances and reports for correct account coding and timely financial data.
• Prepare and review P&L statements and management reports for month-end close and analysis.
• Perform variance analysis against budget and prior periods; identify trends and drivers.
• Prepare detailed commentary on major variances for management.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across functions and regions to gather inputs and communicate results.
• Maintain reconciliations and balance sheet schedules; ensure timely resolution of items.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/local GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
• Support audits including SOX testing where applicable and drive process improvements.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Communication & coordination

Attention to detail

Educación

CA

Bachelor's/Master's in finance or accounting

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle

Hyperion Financial System

Descripción del empleo

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

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.