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 an Accountant I to join our dynamic team. The successful incumbent will manage the various production activities of one manufacturing unit or factory through subordinate supervisors and controllers in order to achieve planned production targets and to ensure the effective use of available resources. He/She will also be responsible for the formulation of the production programme and plant maintenance schedules.
They will also be responsible for the following:
- Financial reporting (P&L actual vs budget), Correct G/L & Cost centre allocation (Accuracy & Completeness)
- Management of Control Accounts
- Internal Bakery 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)
- Cash Office – (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
- CSA Controls – Daily, Weekly, Monthly
Qualifications
What will qualify you for the role:
- Five to six years experience in similar financial position
- Computer Skills (SAP, Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
- B Com Accounting or related degree
- Professional membership with registered Body / Institution is advantageous
- Good interpersonal skills to deal with people from diverse backgrounds
- Create an inclusive culture, build talent, motivating and inspiring others
- Communication Skills and ability to interact with Senior Management
- Analytical skills and attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Ability to self-manage in a Complex and matrix environment
- Acting with integrity and inspiring trust
- People Relations Skills
- Financial reporting skills
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