Financial Controller (Temporary) - Durban Dube Tradeport

South Africa Job Openings

PepsiCo

Durban

September 2, 2024

Overview:

We are Pepsi Co

Pepsi Co 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 Pepsi Co is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with Pepsi Co Positive. Through Pepsi Co Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. Pepsi Co 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. Pepsi Co 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 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.

“Pepsi Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired

New Job Alerts

DHL Express

Finance Audit and Compliance Accountant

Johannesburg

FULL TIME

November 19, 2024

View Job Description

AECOM

Candidate Engineer - Bridges

Cape Town

FULL TIME

November 19, 2024

View Job Description

Financial Accountant

FULL TIME

August 28, 2024

View Job Description

Energiequelle GmbH

Financial Manager Renewable Energy (m/f/d)

August 28, 2024

View Job Description

Kuwala FS

Financial Advisor

Johannesburg

Accountant I (Temporary 6 Months) - Britos Bakery

Johannesburg

November 19, 2024

View Job Description

thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa Pty Ltd

Mechanical Engineer (Fixed term Role)

Johannesburg

FULL TIME

November 19, 2024

View Job Description