Job Description

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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. Responsible for all or some financial procedures connected with one operating unit including the preparation of accounts, financial planning and budgeting, reporting of budget variances, cost control and cost analysis programmes.

Accountabilities

Financial reporting (P&L actual vs budget), Correct G/L & Cost centre allocation (Accuracy & Completeness) Management of Control Accounts Internal Grains Reporting (Debtors, Creditors, Inventory & HR) Creditors - Management of outstanding GRV's & Ensure payments are done in time Financial Cost Control Inventory Management including stock takes Asset Verifications inclusive of labelling Management of Pre-Printed Stationery Maintaining of registers (Contracts, Scrap metal & Assets sold, Preferred Suppliers) Petty Cash - (Adherence to policy & procedures) Payroll - Ensure accurate and on time submission of wages inputs to head office People Management (Team meetings, Leave planning, Backup & Training plans, Regular performance feedback) Journals - Month end closure EC Controls - Daily, Weekly, Monthly MOH Reporting

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role

Five to six years experience in similar financial position with exposure to leadership role
Computer Skills (SAP, Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
B Com Accounting or related degree
Professional membership with registered Body / Insitution is advatengeous
Good interpersonal skills to deal with people from diverse backgrounds
Create an inclusive culture, build talent, motivating and inspiring others

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