Senior Financial Control Manager

Job Purpose

Manage the KFC/Pizza Hut & Taco Bell Control Team function; including but not limited to ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of monthly results, monthly internal reporting & presentation of the P&L including the funds to the CFO/FC, quarterly external reporting to head office in US, manage the successful completion of the internal & external audit process, manage the Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable function including the coaching and development of direct reports, manage the annual tax filing for the company across the MENAPAKT & CIS (KFC only) region.

Job Size

• Annual Sales USD $ 2Bn
• Regions: All countries in Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan, Turkey, Tunisia and CIS (KFC only)
• Brands: KFC / PH & Taco Bell
  
  
  

Job Functions

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly reporting
• Internal P&L presentation to the CFO and FC on monthly basis
• Quarterly reporting of Controllers deck & MD&A to Group Controller
• Review of AR aging/AFDA and managing collections with Franchisee on critical payments
• Review of Balance Sheet items and ensuring balances are accurate and current
• Liaising with statutory auditors and internal auditors
• Review of annual audited financial statements
• Managing tax related queries from the Franchisee
• Managing VAT filing & refund for all companies
• Managing ESR returns & TRC applications
• Managing tax filing in jurisdiction where KFC/PH must file tax returns (Kuwait & Pakistan)
• Preparation of complex accounting entries & shared allocation for PH & KFC
• Budgeting, forecasting and other Group reporting requirements.
• Provision of finance advise and technical support to key stakeholders in the RSC
• Guiding the direct reports on any accounting related queries
• Developing direct reports for next level
• Payment review & approval in banks
• Responsible for the annual company insurance renewals (Property all risk, Workers compensation)
• Actively contribute to the overall team objective of continuous process improvement to achieve efficiencies within the team, support better management reporting, information flow and business planning
• Any other tasks assigned by the CFO/FC or request from Group Control from time to time not covered above
  
  
  

People Leadership

• 3 Direct Reports
  
  
  

Working Relationships

Internal

• Chief Financial Officer (direction, policy, prioritization, approval).
• Financial Controller
• Planning team
• Development Team
• Marketing Team
• Control team in our head office in the US
• Internal Audit team in the US
• Cross functional teams in RSC
  
  
  

External

• Statutory auditors
• Tax consultants (VAT, Tax Filing, ESR & TRC applications)
• Banks
• Insurance agency
• Franchise Partners
  
  
  

Knowledge And Skill Required

Education

• Accounting Degree and/or equivalent with a certification
• Computer literacy (advance Excel skills), competency in use of all programs within MS Office Suite and aptitude for learning specialized software programs.
  
  
  

Qualifications & Prior Experience

• 6-7 years’ experience in accounting and reporting
• Experience in an international company OR a Big 4 audit firm is preferred
• Experience of managing a team
• Strong relationship building, collaboration and development skills
• Self-motivated, reliable and accountable individual with strong prioritization and time management skills
• Presentation of financial reports to Senior Management
• Ability to manage deadlines well and handle a dynamic fast paced work environment
• A team player with integrity and a sound work ethic
• Strong IT skills, specifically MS Excel and exposure to an ERP preferably JD Edwards
  
  
  

Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 55,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and the Habit Burger Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. The Habit Burger Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2023, the KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises Ranking. In addition, in 2023 Yum! Brands was included on the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index; Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity; and Newsweek’s lists recognizing America’s Most Responsible Companies, America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women. In 2022, the Company was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America.

As the world's largest restaurant company, we have a clear and compelling mission: to build the world's most loved, trusted, and fastest-growing restaurant brands. The key and not-so-secret ingredient in our recipe for growth is our unrivaled culture and talent, which fuels our results. To that end, we're looking for talented, motivated, team-oriented individuals to join us and have the opportunity be your best, have fun, make friends, and make a positive impact.

We are excited about the future growth of our brands. In fact, as a company we are opening an average of 8 restaurants a day worldwide! This growth creates endless opportunities for professional, as well as personal growth. Customer sentiment and love for our brands is the fuel for our excitement! Taco Bell has been named one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in the World by Fast Company. Pizza Hut delivers more pizzas than any other pizza company in the world, KFC's still uses its 75-year-old finger-lickin' good recipe, including secret herbs and spices to hand-bread its chicken every day, and the Habit Burger Grill is looking to expand its regional footprint across the country.

Check Out Some Of Our Great Benefits (Some available at HQ locations only)

• Recognition based culture and unique, fun events year round
• 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
• 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
• Onsite dining center (yes, you can eat KFC, Taco Bell or Pizza hut every day!)
• 2 paid days off per year to volunteer
• Tuition reimbursement, education benefits and scholarship opportunities
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
• Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, concierge
• Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
• Discounts for life’s adventures (ex: theme parks, wireless plans, etc.)
• Comprehensive medical, vision and dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
• Grow Yourself Week which is devoted to your personal development