Job Description

:OverviewWe are PepsiCoPepsiCo is proud to be one of the worlds 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 Lays, 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.
ResponsibilitiesWhat were looking forWe are looking for an Accountant to join our dynamic team. The role is physically located at Epping Rice Plant and will be reporting to the Unit Manager. The role is 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.The successful candidate will also be responsible for the following:

• Preparation and processing of month end reporting up to the trial balance stage.
• Processing of accruals, prepayments and subsequent journals.
• Overseeing or assisting with the Fixed Assets Register.
• Reconciliations including general Ledger and balance Sheet.
• Processing foreign currency Payments (if applicable).
• Managing inter-company transactions (if applicable).
• Assisting with the preparation of budgeting and forecasting reports.
• Involvement in the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll may be required.
• Other ad hoc accounting duties to support the broader team.
• Managing day-to-day transactions.

QualificationsWhat will qualify you for the role

• 3-5 years experience accounting skills as a minimum accompanied by a tertiary qualification.
• Ability to work within strict deadlines and reporting time tables
• Prioritisation and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to show initiative and be a self-starter
• Intermediate computer software skills, including Excel (vlook ups and pivot tables) and Accounting packages
• Business Degree, with a major in Finance or Accounting
• Studying towards CPA / CA

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