Job Description

Overview:

We are PepsiCo

PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world's leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio -- including Lay's, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker -- consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.

In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.
Responsibilities:

What we're looking for:

We are looking for a Accountant to join our dynamic team. Supervises the accounting function of the unit. Responsible for the maintenance of accounting and financial practises / policies. Other functions include, internal audits, training, master data maintenance, financial process control, and authorisation control

Accountabilities

Financial Accounting
Analyse and report financial performance against budget Perform accounting procedures Manage working capital Verifiy monthly income, balace sheet & cash flow statements Compile monthly reports Compile annual ops & capital budgets Maintain unit financial procedures Manage internal financial systems and audits


People Growth and Leadership


Achieve functional and project objectives Manage performance of own team Manage talent plan of own team


Systems, Procedures and Practices


Achieve plan budget and schedule projects Maintain functional policy and legal framework Implement functional best practices Utilise SAP functionality Report functional information Utilisation of functional resources


Relationship Results stewards Maintain internal stakeholder relations; incl. shop Satisfiy customers' Utilise service provider network Maintain interdepartmental relations


Continuous Improvement Managed change processes Initiated continuous improvement



Qualifications:

What will qualify you for the role

Qualifications
BCom Accounting or Equivalent Degree


Previous ExperienceExperienced accounting background (preferably 5 years and above) Knowledge of beverage business or comparable FMCG/retail businesses Experience of PepsiCo Reporting, Planning and Control processes 5 years financial experience in FMCG environment Computer literacy (MS Advanced Excel / Word / SAP / SAP Business Intelligence Portal) Ability to work under pressure, accurately and independently

"PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"