Accounts Payable Manager – Cape Town HQ PepsiCo Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Overview
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories. 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. The company is committed to sustainability and human capital with its pep+ transformation.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full accounts payable function within the organization’s established policies, motivating and developing the creditors team.
- Ensure smooth reconciliation, accurate payments, and proper audit trails while maintaining internal controls.
- Effectively manage cash flow and creditor days through negotiation of favourable terms with suppliers and liaising with management regarding timing of payments.
- Engage with suppliers, purchasing and operations to resolve payment related problems and maintain supplier relationships.
- Make sound decisions under pressure, following company policies and procedures.
- Review accrual reconciliations, follow up on outstanding items and identify areas for improvement.
- Improve accounts payable policies and processes, ensuring better utilisation of IT.
Key Performance Measures
Achieve and exceed DPO targets.Maximise cash‑flow position.Promote an environment with competent, motivated staff.Staff development and training.Improve supplier and customer relations.Decision‑Making Authority
Negotiate and correspond with suppliers regarding payment terms, settlement discounts, queries, etc.Problem‑solve internally (e.g., GRNs, 3‑way matching) and externally (suppliers) with or without reference to manager, depending on significance.Manage timing and cash‑flow with reference to management.Recruit competent staff members as required.Approve staff leave.Qualifications
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.3‑year Financial Accounting Diploma / degree.Proficient with MS Office.Knowledge of RP systems (SAP 4HANA).3–5 years Accounts Payable Management experience.Aptitude for figures.PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act.
Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level
Employment type : Full‑time
Job function : Finance
Industry : Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Services
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