Accounts Payable Assistant (Temporary) - Cape Town Hq

Pepsico Deutschland Gmbh; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food and beverage company as an Accounts Payable Clerk in Cape Town. The role involves handling invoices, reconciliation, and vendor communication while working in a dynamic environment known for its iconic brands and commitment to sustainability. Ideal candidates will have a finance-related qualification and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in Accounts Payable.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Preferred experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoice processing and payment queries.
• Reconcile account balances with vendor statements.
• Ensure timely invoice payments.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Matric

National Diploma / Degree in a Finance-related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

We are PepsiCo, proud to be one of the world's leading food and beverage companies.

Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to life: creating more smiles with every sip and every bite.

Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in over countries and territories worldwide.

Our portfolio includes iconic brands such as Lay's, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi, and Quaker, each generating over US $1 billion in estimated annual retail sales, contributing to more than US $70 billion in net revenue.

Guided by our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive, we are committed to positive action for the planet and people.

PepsiCo Positive is our strategic business transformation focusing on sustainability to create growth and value within planetary boundaries and inspire positive change.

In South Africa, our products are available across various settings — at breakfast, lunch, dinner, at the gym, on the field, in the office, or on the go.

We refresh and rejuvenate consumers daily with key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit, and Bokomo cereals.

PepsiCo South Africa employs over 13,000 people across three divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.

Responsibilities

• Job Overview: Accounts Payable Clerk – Invoice Processing, Handling Queries, Statement Reconciliation, Payment Processing.
• Provide accounts payable services to vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Investigate, track, and report all invoices for payment.
• Reconcile account balances with vendor statements.
• Follow up on invoice/payment discrepancies and maintain vendor master data.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoice payments.
• Report on overdue accounts and invalid liabilities impacting the P&L (GRIR).
• Send follow-up inquiries on short-paid invoices to vendors.

Qualifications

• Matric
• National Diploma / Degree in a Finance-related field
• MS Office proficiency
• SAP experience preferred
• 2-3 years experience in Accounts Payable

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

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Location: Assistant, Cape Town, Western Cape