Financial Reporting:

• Manage the accounting and recording of financial transactions in accordance with US GAAP and PepsiCo policies.
• Review the monthly reporting of BU financials in HFM and any other related reporting to the Region
• Review and approve the monthly Management Accounts (Flash), Operating Review, Balance Sheet Review and KPI’s
• Review the Annual Financial Statements in compliance with IFRS /SA GAAP and the Companies Act
• Review and approve the preparation of Notes for the record relating to technical accounting aspects affecting the Business
• Implement new accounting policies and advise the relevant stakeholders of changes
• Deliver high quality financial information on an accelerated basis to support PepsiCo’s SEC filing requirements
• Drive AOP Vision of excellence in reporting for all SSA Cluster business units/market units with NIL PTR

Governance & Compliance:

• Lead R2R (FR) GCS process and ensure self-assessment and remediation action plans are implemented timely
• Responsible for identifying significant risks and communicating them to management, as well as developing mitigation plans to prevent or reduce the realization of those risks
• Ensure presentation of Balance Sheet Review is correctly prepared for and delivered in-line with PepsiCo requirements
• Review the monthly Balance Sheet packs for Snacks, Beverages, Grains and Senselet including KPI’s and ensure that commentary and analysis adequately presents or highlights exposures to the Leadership Team (Local /Cluster), and Sector
• Oversee the BU’s insurance process, coverage and accounting thereof, including the relationship with the broker i.e. AON

Projects & Ad Hoc Tasks:

• Lead projects and participate in business initiatives as directed by the Control & Reporting Leadership
• Responsible for ensuring Financial models, systems, check files and presentations development and maintainence

People Management:

• Motivate, coach and lead direct report(s) to achieve highest standards of excellence
• Develop talent and capability within the team and ensure effective backup and succession planning in place
• Act as first point of contact for all reporting matters of Legacy PEP business

Qualifications/Requirements

Key Skills/ Experience Required

• CA (SA)
• People management experience of 3-5 years
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in finance environment post articles
• Deep experience with IFRS, US GAAP and SEC reporting principles and practices
• FDM experience is advantageous
• Computer literate i.e. MS Office, HFM, SAP experience is preferred
• Ability to self-manage in a complex and matrix environment
• Good interpersonal skills to deal with a variety of people from different backgrounds
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with senior management
• Analytical skills, attention to detail and problem solving
• Creating an inclusive culture, building talent as well as motivating and inspiring others
• Acting with integrity and inspiring trust