Accounts Payable Assistant; Temporary HQ

Overview

About Pepsi Co
Pepsi Co products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Pepsi Co 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 Soda Stream. Pepsi Co'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 annual retail sales.
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Job Overview:
The Accounts Payable Assistant is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely handling of financial documentation. The role includes processing invoices, resolving queries, reconciling statements and supporting payment activities to maintain smooth financial operations.

• Providing accounts payable services to vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Investigating, tracking and reporting all invoices and processing them for payment.
• Checking account balances and reconciling to vendor statements.
• Following up on invoice/payment discrepancies and controlling vendor master data to ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices.
• Reporting on overdue accounts status.
• Reporting on invalid liabilities impacting the P&L (GRIR).
• Sending follow-up enquiries on short‑paid invoices to vendors.

• Matric.
• National Diploma/Degree in a Finance related field.
• MS Office.
• Sap experience preferred.
• 2-3 Years' experience in Accounts Payable.
• Work in a pressurised environment.
• Deadline driven.
• Quick learner and work efficiently.
• Organised and ability to prioritise.
• Attention to detail.
• Accuracy and completeness.
• Time management.
• Maintain a solid filing system.

Pepsi Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act