Job description

Overview We Are PepsiCo PepsiCo is a leading name in North Africa’s food and beverage industry, where our products are enjoyed by consumers daily across the region. We offer a robust portfolio of beloved brands like PEPSI, SEVEN-UP, DORITOS, CHEETOS and CHIPSY, designed to cater to the tastes and preferences of consumers. With a focus on local sourcing, production, and distribution, PepsiCo provides essential support to local economies and partners closely with communities throughout the region. Guiding Vision and Regional Impact PepsiCo’s vision aligns with our global goal to be the Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). This strategic transformation is committed to sustainable growth by putting people and the planet at the heart of our operations. In North Africa, this includes initiatives in responsible sourcing, waste reduction, and water conservation. Our regional programs empower local talent, boost employment, and provide support for local agriculture, particularly through partnerships with farmers and suppliers. Empowering Our People and Communities Our dynamic teams drive the PepsiCo culture in North Africa, embracing diversity and collaboration to solve local challenges and create innovative products. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace, one where every individual feels valued and empowered to be themselves. This commitment extends beyond our employees to positively impact the communities we serve, striving for shared growth and a healthier, more sustainable future for all. Diversity and Inclusion Commitment PepsiCo stands firmly behind our global commitment to diversity, equality, and human rights. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, ensuring a fair and welcoming workplace for all, regardless of age, gender, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. Our dedication to inclusion strengthens our workforce and helps drive our business forward, enriching both PepsiCo and the communities in North Africa. Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Close Governance: Lead assigned month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial submissions. Balance Sheet & Control Ownership: Monitor assigned balance sheet areas, review reconciliations, identify risks, and ensure timely resolution of open items. Internal Controls & Compliance: Support control agenda execution by ensuring adherence to PepsiCo policies, accounting standards, SOX requirements, and internal governance processes. Financial Analysis & Business Support: Provide clear financial analysis, reporting insights, and recommendations to support decision-making and improve visibility of financial performance. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and strengthen reporting and control processes, driving efficiency and quality improvements. Stakeholder Management: Partner with Finance teams, Control leadership, shared services, auditors, and relevant business stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure alignment on reporting requirements. Audit & Issue Resolution: Support internal and external audit requirements, provide documentation, address findings, and follow up on remediation actions. Team & Capability Support: Guide junior team members or process owners as needed, sharing knowledge and supporting capability building within the Control & Reporting agenda. Prepare, review, and validate financial reports and supporting schedules in line with agreed timelines and control standards. Ensure assigned reporting areas are supported by accurate reconciliations, proper documentation, and clear ownership of open actions. Analyze variances, trends, and financial movements, escalating key risks or unusual items to management. Coordinate with cross-functional Finance stakeholders to ensure data accuracy, process compliance, and timely issue resolution. Support the implementation of global and local control requirements, including documentation, testing, evidence collection, and follow-up actions. Drive continuous improvement in reporting tools, templates, reconciliations, and ways of working. Support special projects, transformation initiatives, and ad hoc reporting requirements within the Control & Reporting scope. Qualifications Minimum 6 years of experience in relevant field Strong experience in finance, accounting, control, reporting, audit, or related financial governance roles. Solid understanding of financial statements, balance sheet controls, reconciliations, accounting principles, and reporting cycles. Experience working in a multinational or FMCG environment is preferred. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify risks, and recommend practical actions. Good stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work across teams and influence without direct authority. High attention to detail, strong ownership mindset, and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems; experience with SAP/HFM or similar ERP systems is preferred.