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:

Main Purpose:

Monitoring and controlling the financial and administrative aspects of Accounts Payable. This includes cash flow planning and day's payable outstanding which are Business Critical KPI's. Also responsible for execution of AP related Key Controls within the P2P COSO Process. Team management responsibilities including staff are adequately trained, developed, and are operating effectively in accordance with PepsiCo PMP guideline.

Accountabilities

:Manage team in accordance with PepsiCo Performance management process Supervise subordinates to ensure efficient and accurate control measures in line with documented policies and procedures. Authorisation and accuracy of all processed entries. Provide ongoing support and coaching for subordinates in line with monthly performance reviews. Actively engaging with all relevant internal and external stakeholders and resolve all payment related queries that could potentially impact business reputational risk & result in the breakdown of goods/services supply Review and approval of supplier reconciliations takes place in line with Accounts Payable policies Investigate and explain monthly DPO achieved and + Ensure that communication to team takes place
+ Payment terms are adhered to and exceptions treated in line with current policy
Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of AP processes to streamline work flow by implementing effective business solutions. + Communicate and review processes implemented to ensure business efficiency and effectiveness
Have good understanding & knowledge of SA VAT requirements. Ensure the business complies with VAT requirements and regulations to prevent potential liability against company from third parties e.g. SARS. EFT release - 1st release



Qualifications:
Excellent interpersonal, communication skills 3 year Finance Degree / 3 year Diploma MS Office literate SAP knowledge Supervisory experience (beneficial) 3-5 years, experience in Accounting / AP environment Experience in Vendor / Ledger reconciliations Code 8 drivers licence Aptitude for figures Supervisory experience (beneficial)

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