Job Description

Overview:We 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. Responsibilities:What were looking forWe are looking for a Financial Controller to join our dynamic team for a 7 Months Fixed Term Contract. The role is physically located at the Durban Dube Tradeport and will be reporting to the Senior Financial Manager.

• Assist General Manager/Senior Financial Manager with ad hoc business support requests.
• Assist with month end duties, as required.
• Prepare financial balance sheet reconciliations.
• Complete and analyse internal monthly reports.
• Review expense accounts versus budgets, analyse and provide commentary.
• Assist with the completion and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual control group submissions.
• Complete group taxation monthly, quarterly, and annual submissions.
• Manage third party and secondary location stock takes, end to end.
• Perform monthly accounts payable review and drive resolution of any queries thereon.
• Review and approve creditors reconciliations for payment.
• Review and close out on company vendor applications.
• Maintain customer rebate agreements on system, ensuring that accruals raised, and claims passed are in accordance with signed trading term agreements.
• Enforce controls and processes, as well as identify risks and process improvement opportunities.
• Assist with year-end financial audit completion.
• Support in the completion of group integration projects.
• Assist with relevant implementation tasks and transition to SAP S4 HANA, for the proper functioning of the service.
• Flexibility of working hours to meet Business needs

Qualifications:

• CA (SA) with 1-2 years post articles experience (FMCG experience is preferable)
• Be eager to learn and willing to go the extra mile.
• Be a team player.
• Have strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.
• Have effective communication skills.
• Be able to work under pressure and manage time effectively.
• Display strong computer skills, with advanced excel skills.
• Experience with SAP would be advantageous.
• Have own transport.

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

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