Credit Controller (Temporary) - Pepsico Park Cdc Snacks

Pepsico; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage cash flow and debt effectively. This role involves enhancing credit control processes, maintaining strong customer relationships, and overseeing claims management. The ideal candidate will possess strong computer skills, particularly in SAP and BI, and demonstrate excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact financial performance and customer satisfaction, making every day an opportunity to create value and drive growth.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SAP and BI is essential for this role.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Enhance cash flow and manage credit control processes effectively.
• Oversee claims management and ensure timely processing of all claims.

Skills

Computer Skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Financial Accounting

Management Accounting

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

SAP

BI

Job description

Overview: We are PepsiCo, one of the world's leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we aim to create more smiles with every sip and bite. Our products are enjoyed over a billion times daily across more than countries and territories worldwide. Our portfolio includes iconic brands such as Lay's, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi, and Quaker, each generating over US $1 billion annually, contributing to more than US $70 billion in net revenue.

Our Vision and Sustainability Commitment

Guided by our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods, we are committed to winning with PepsiCo Positive—a strategic transformation focusing on sustainability to create growth and value within planetary boundaries and inspire positive change.

Presence in South Africa

In South Africa, our products are available across various settings—at breakfast, lunch, or dinner; at the gym or on the field; in the office or on the go. We aim to refresh, restore, and rejuvenate consumers daily with key brands like Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit, and Bokomo cereals. PepsiCo SA employs over 13,000 people across three divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.

Job Responsibilities

1. Cash Flow and Debt Management: Enhance the company's cash flow and minimize bad debt risks.
2. Credit Control: Manage the end-to-end credit control process, including proactively managing and collecting debts from debtors to ensure timely payments.
3. Debt Monitoring: Maintain outstanding debts within agreed targets and manage monthly claims and analysis, resolving issues with internal and external customers.
4. Claims Management: Oversee control and processing of all claims, including transport claims, sales, and stock-related claims like returns and damages, ensuring timely processing.
5. Master Data Management: Ensure debtor data accuracy and compliance with SOP, handling debtor information securely in line with the POPI act.
6. Customer Relationships: Maintain good relationships internally and externally, ensuring credit limits are not exceeded.
7. Bookkeeping and Reporting: Ensure accurate account clearing, timely statements, and prepare 30, 60, 90-day reports with action plans. Manage POD control reports, price discrepancies, cash inflow, and settlement discounts.
8. Risk Management: Advise superiors on potential bad debts for necessary action.
9. Interdepartmental Communication: Collaborate with Sales Admin, Sales, PFLS, etc.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in computer skills, including SAP & BI.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Financial & Management Accounting.
• FMCG industry knowledge.
• Interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Persuasion, influence, and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good business acumen.
• Attention to detail.

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