Accounts Payable Assistant - Pepsico Park CDC Snacks

PepsiCo; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global food and beverage leader is seeking an Accounts Payable specialist to support the team in managing invoice processing and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Finance, proficiency in MS Office, and experience in accounts payable. Attention to detail and effective time management are crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in Accounts Payable.
• Experience in a pressurised environment.
• Deadline driven and quick learner.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage accounts payable services.
• Investigate and track invoices for payment.
• Reconcile accounts to vendor statements.

Skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Time management

Organised

Ability to prioritise

Education

National Diploma/Degree in a Finance related field

Matric

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.

Responsibilities

Job Overview: This role provides essential support to the Accounts Payable team by ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely EFT releases and effective query management. It also involves preparing AP reports and investigating GRIR discrepancies to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.

• Responsible for providing accounts payable services to vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Investigates, tracks and reports all invoices and processes them for payment.
• Check account balances and reconciles to vendor statements.
• Follows-up on invoice/payment discrepancies and control vendor master data. Ensures timely and accurate payment of invoices.
• Report on overdue accounts status.
• Report on invalid liabilities impacting the P&L (GRIR).
• Sends follow-up inquiries on short paid invoices to vendors.

Qualifications

• Matric
• National Diploma/Degree in a Finance related field
• MS Office
• Sap experience preferred
• 2-3 Years’ experience in Accounts Payable
• Work in a pressurised environment
• Deadline driven
• Quick learner and work efficiently
• Organised and the ability to prioritise
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy and completeness
• Time management
• Maintain a solid filing system

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