Assistant Accountant at PepsiCo in Durban
PepsiCo · Durban, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
PepsiCo is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their Durban team in the FMCG and supply chain space. In this role you will help with financial analysis, budgeting, cost control, stock takes and management reporting across two operating units. It is a great opportunity for someone with around four years of accounting experience and a finance qualification who wants to grow within a large, well known global company.
About the role
PepsiCo is hiring an Assistant Accountant for their Durban operations. You will work closely with the Unit Accountant and support financial processes across two operating units.
What the role involves:
- Assisting with financial analysis, planning and budgeting
- Managing working capital and helping compile annual operational and capital budgets
- Verifying monthly ledger accounts and compiling monthly reports
- Maintaining financial procedures and controls within the unit
- Supervising general clerks and assisting with stock takes
- Acting as IT champion for basic IT queries and serving as super user for MyHub time management
- Handling ad hoc administrative tasks as they come up
Please note: This is an on site role based in Durban. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Requirements
- Grade 12 (matric)
- BCom or Diploma in Finance or Cost Accounting
- Four years of relevant experience
- Computer skills including SAP, PGT and MS Office
- Strong analytical and reporting abilities
Responsibilities
- Assist with financial analysis and planning
- Perform accounting procedures and manage working capital
- Help compile annual operational and capital budgets
- Verify monthly ledger accounts and compile monthly reports
- Maintain unit financial procedures and controls
- Supervise general clerks
- Assist with stock takes
- Handle IT related queries as IT champion
- Act as super user for MyHub time management
- Complete ad hoc administrative tasks
Job details
- Organisation
- PepsiCo
- Location
- Durban, KwaZulu Natal
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (4+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
If you are applying for this Assistant Accountant role at PepsiCo, make sure your CV clearly shows your finance qualification and at least four years of hands on accounting experience. Highlight any exposure to SAP, PGT or stock takes, as these are specifically mentioned. Since the role involves supervising clerks and reporting to a Unit Accountant, it is worth mentioning times you have worked in a team or helped with reporting. A short cover letter explaining why you want to work in FMCG and supply chain could help you stand out. Good luck with your application.
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