Accounts Payable Manager - Cape Town HQ

Overview

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. 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. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated revenue.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the centre of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit

Responsibilities

To efficiently manage the full accounts payable function, DPO, ensuring payments to suppliers are made in a timely manner, supplier queries resolved and cash flow is effectively utilized. To ensure staff are adequately trained, developed and are operating effectively.

Accountabilities

• Manage the full accounts payable function within the organization’s established policies, including managing the creditors team, motivating and developing them.
• Ensure smooth reconciliation process, ensuring payments are calculated accurately and reviewed audit trails, maintaining appropriate internal controls.
• Effectively manage cash flow and creditors days through negotiation of favourable terms with suppliers and liaising with management regarding timing of payments.
• Actively engage with all relevant stakeholders, including suppliers, purchasing and operations departments, in resolving any payment related problem that could result in the breakdown of supplying goods / services.
• Make sound decisions under pressure ensuring company policies and procedures are followed.
• Review accrual reconciliations, follow up on outstanding items and consider areas for improvement.
• Improve accounts payable policies and processes, ensuring better utilisation of IT.

Key Performance Measures

Decision-Making Authority

Qualifications

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

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