Openings at PepsiCo

Revised role will be respondible be the Internal Control representative responsible for the following within the Botswana and wider WECA business unit:

• GCS Related:
  • GCS Maturity Assessment co-ordination, validation and CY Opportunity follow up / implementation
  • GCS Quarterly Testing and Certification co-ordination
  • GCS Documentation update - Ongoing
  • Failed KC testing and remediation monitoring - Monthly
  • Independent testing of ALL Controls - at least once per annum
  • GCS RA Sessions per process per entity - H1 and H2
  • Non Routine Risk Assessments – Quarterly
  • GCS and Smart Spend Policy related Training - H1 and H2
• Value Add
  • Deep Dive reviews across the BU (predefined based on Risk based Approach OR urgent need)
  • Governance Analytics (implementation and co-ordination)
  • Business Support on process changes
  • CA Prep and Co-ordination
  • Details
  • Perfoms audits on all functions in the organisation to ensure compliance with company policy, Procedures and statutory requirements
  • Review and implement company policy and procedures to ensure that these are in line with the latest business requirements /support efficiency and cost effectiveness
  • Monitors key performance indicators to identify possible risk areas and recommend procedural enhancement in order to improve organisational performance in line with the business plan
  • Provides consulting support and ensure involvement and execution of project related control matters to ensure all risks and controls are adequately identified and mitigated within the business
  • Conducts investigations and gathers evidence to endure that the organisation recovers potential losses and take corrective actions
  • Responsible for development and coordination of risk management programmes and ensures that risk management progrmmes are designed to identify and measure risk
  • Responsible to make accurate risk mitigating recommendations to implement controls,transfer risk to avoid the risk related business. Collect and analyses risk information and ensure that the organisation is adequately protected against loss

Qualifications/Requirements

• BCom (Accountancy & Audit)
• CA (SA) / CIA qualification preferred (for capacity building / succession planning)
• Sound knowledge of COSO, Effective Internal Controls & Risk management frameworks
• 3 Years Articles
• 5 -6 years Internal Audit / External Audit
• FMCG experience (post articles) business process design & project involvement

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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

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• The management of quality product through continual monitoring of the line performance through the optimization of quality vs. cost relationship.
• Effective utilisation of labour hours to maximise product yields and minimise breakage and waste.
• Ensure that adequate staffing is available to execute operational plans and that manning levels are at specification.
• Ensure that development and training needs of FLEs and direct reports are fulfilled.
• Ensure that discipline is maintained through the effective use of the disciplinary code and adherence to the PepsiCo Code of Conduct.
• Maximise quality cases produced per hour.
• Accurately compile and analyse daily production line reports in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and categorize all downtime occurring during a shift.
• Prepare a weekly performance report and feedback performance-related issues to the site leadership team.
• Analyze the weekly direct cost variance report and reconcile previous production week performance to standard.
• Check and ensure that all housekeeping, food safety and occupational safety standards are adhered to.
• Improve plant audit performance and work environment.
• Direct supervisory staff (FLMs) in identifying and correcting any unsafe conditions.
• Identify opportunities to improve production processes and/or operating methods.
• Improve on all quality weak link targets in AOP.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Production Management or equivalent
• Knowledge of quality assurance standards and systems.
• Computer literate (Access and MS Office)
• Knowledge of safety regulations
• Sound Employee relations knowledge
• Successfully works with others in a Management role: Quality, Facilities, Engineering, Raw Materials Stores and Distribution.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within a manufacturing environment of which at least 3 years at managerial level.

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• Fitted, inspected, tested and repaired MCC, circuits & wiring systems and electrical equipment
• Used, installed and applied fault finding on programmable logical control circuits (PLC's)
• Certified electrical installations
• Basic electronics experience

Qualifications/Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12
• Electrical Technical Trade (N3)
• Electrical Trade Test
• 4-5 years relevant experience within the manufacturing environment

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• Off-loading goods from the truck to customers
• Carrying crates to the shop
• Packing the goods onto the customers’ shelf
• Counting at the same time to ensure correct delivery
• Returning crates to the truck
• Assisting the driver when reversing
• Assisting the driver with changing a puncture on route

Qualifications/Requirements

• Matric or NQF3 (shortlisted applicants will be assessed

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• Ensuring timeous delivery of goods to the customer.
• Good management of money on routes as per the procedure of the company.
• Good understanding of customer service
• Ability to identify gaps/opportunities in the local market.
• Balancing Driver’s books – basic knowledge of reconciliation process
• Being accountable for respective route allocated to the Driver
• Minimising Driver’s Shorts
• Liaising with relevant Sales Representative
• Good Crate Control

Qualifications/Requirements

• Matric or NQF3 (shortlisted applicants will be assessed)
• Driver’s License (Code 10) and PDP

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• Assist to creates all requests on behalf of the business and confirm the necessary approvals before creating the request.
• Assist user mitigation for sensitive access.
• New user requests are for all SAP systems. SAP PRD, GRC, EWM and BI.
• User authorization requests for the addition of a specific function.
• Authorization changes when transfers are made.
• Authorization maintenance to update or remove roles as processes change or become obsolete.
• Trouble shooting when there is an authorization issue.
• Projects – add new roles when needed E.g. New process like DSD, New plant implementations.
• Assist to Maintain the variables spreadsheet with the classifications (plant codes, purchasing groups, expense categories, release codes and printers) and approval levels.
• Assist to Manage the release codes and assignments to users.
• Assist Trouble shooting when there are enquiries regarding who released a PO release, or who next to release the PO.
• Liaise with management when the approval levels need adjustment.
• Alignment now required to align with the PepsiCo way of work.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Business Systems
• Relevant Qualification
• Understanding of end-to-end process, systems and data flows across organization.
• Strong communication skills in English a must
• Demonstrates high integrity in financial controller management and the flexibility needed to work effectively in a matrix organization

Essential

• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with Process stakeholders
• Strong problem solving, analytical skills, ability to prioritize tasks
• Demonstrated ability to achieve objectives; focus on details, structured