Accountant II

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 to join our dynamic team. The role is physically located at Worcester Bakery and will report to the Unit Manager. The role will be responsible to oversee the financial function of the business, ensure that budgets are in place and financial controls are adhered to

The successful candidate will also be responsible for the following:

Analyse and report financial performance against budget Perform accounting procedures Manage working capital Verify monthly income, balance sheet & cash flow statements Compile monthly reports Compile annual ops & capital budgets Maintain unit financial procedures Train employees on accounting systems, policies & procedures Manage internal financial authorisations, systems and audits Achieve planned budget and scheduled projects Maintain functional policy and legal framework Implement functional best practices Utilise SAP functionality Report functional information Utilisation of functional resources Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role

Grade 12 / Matric / Senior Certificate minimum Degree in Accounting Accuracy with numbers Good relational competency Communication Compliance-driven Effective advice/guidance Knows financial policies and can explain it well Attention to detail

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