Overview
at pepsico, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including gatorade, lay’s and quaker, our work touches millions of people every day. At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.
Responsibilities
register, analyze and execute payment proposals for the business unit, gather reports related to payment commitments to third parties and internal, according to policies and procedures to guarantee timely payment and provide financial visibility.
Your impact: as a finance associate accountant your functions would consist of:
initiate and execute electronic (rpa) and manual payments to vendors, customs brokers, tax authorities (if applicable for country), employees (if applicable for country)
send proof of payment from bank to individuals involved in purchase-to-pay process and other stakeholders as deemed necessary and file for future reference
seek approvals from local bu upper management in order to execute payments in bank portals
comply with the established payment dates to ensure timely payments to vendors
compare month‑end bank balances versus erp payments report to ensure payment outflows as per bank and accounting are reconciled
reconcile erp system payment orders and bank debits
record journal entry to account for partial payments or payments rejected by bank
validate all vendor invoices to be paid have been previously approved and have supporting documentation
record journal entries in erp system to reflect payments to vendor and reduction of liability as necessary
execute payment run in sap to identify vendor invoices to be paid based upon invoice payment terms
responsible for the execution of sox internal controls; controls testing, active participation in the periodic review of key controls; ensuring their operational effectiveness; maintenance of test script documentation; quarterly certification according to compliance policies and procedures; and participation and contribution during the review and maintenance of the risk control matrix. More specifically, internal controls related to the position and their objectives are:
ensure completeness of all payment batches uploaded to bank portal
preparation and presentation of information and reports for internal/external audit purposes in accordance with specific auditor requirements
prepare weekly exception report and send it to the business unit.
Qualifications
educationbachelor degree in accounting, finance or related
experienceexperience of at least 1 year working in accounts payable
skillsknowledge (excel, erp sap)knowledge english 60%work in teamexcellent communication skillsresults orientedcustomer serviceknowledge of erpanalysis skillsteamworkcommunication skillsproblem solvingpositive attitudeleadership
what can you expect from us
opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.
Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.
Development programs according to leadership skills.
Specialized training according to the role.
Learning experiences with internal and external providers.
We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our wellness line, thousands of agreements and discounts, scholarship programs for your children, aid plans for different moments of life, among others.
Equal opportunity
we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.
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