Financial Controller (Temporary) - Durban Dube Tradeport at PepsiCo

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.