Accounting & Reporting Manager

**Auto req ID**: 284884BR

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 ®, QUAKER ® and more. 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 annual retail sales.

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 center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people.

Our employees drive our culture. No two days are the same; we are dynamic and full of passionate teams that embrace new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At PepsiCo, we know that our company can only succeed when our associates and the society we serve flourishes. We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce by creating a collaborative, equitable and inclusive space where everyone, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love, has a voice. At PepsiCo we create a Space to be y( )u.

**Accounting & Reporting Manager**

**Main Purpose**

We are PepsiCo. We are a diverse organization, spread among 200 countries and united by a shared set of values and goals. That’s why we Perform with Purpose. Together, we blaze new trails, succeed, celebrate and never settle for second best. At PepsiCo, we’re committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, to strengthen the company as a whole.

This position is responsible for maintaining and developing controls, processes and activities that guarantee compliance with Tax, Legal, Financial Reporting and Accounting guidelines and policies.
Managing relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g. Shared Service Center (SSC), ESBO, Internal Control etc) to improve existing processes; Monitor and anticipate capacity growth requirements to serve MB and optimize cost per service received is an essential part of the role.

This position will also lead initiatives to improve our accounting and reporting structure working with Sector and OU SME’s to standardize billing systems, improve HFM Reporting, and address changes in Operating needs and Tax / Legal regulations that have an impact on our accounting and reporting processes.

This position will partner and influence Senior level of stakeholders across all the organization on accounting, financial reporting, and control activities

**Accountabilities**:

- Oversee accounting activities related to our monthly close to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, working with MBS team and other internal stakeholders to remove obstacles, anticipate needs for timely month end close.
- Key point-person for Legal, Local Tax, Corporate Tax and other management areas to resolve situations that may have an impact on financial statements
- Partners with SSC, HR Ops and other internal stakeholders to monitor and develop SLAs, Installed capacity and Cost of Services performed for MBS. Leads Continuous Improvement initiatives to achieve Productivity targets and leverage volume growth.
- Develops cost allocation models that comply with Transfer Pricing studies and leads Service fee invoicing discussions with LATAM Operating Units (OUs)
- Partners with Internal Control to attend Corporate Audit requirements, strengthen local Controls and build Control and Compliance culture
- Works with Sector and Local SME on Financial Reporting, Billing and Reporting standardization and improvement initiatives
- Champion of Continuous Improvement to streamline / automate current processes to reduce manual work
- Supports MBS Finance Lead in Accounting and Reporting projects

**Qualifications/Requirements**:
**Key Skills/Experience Required**
- 5-7 years of experience in the area of Financial Reporting systems, close processes, General Accounting.
- Education: Accounting, Finance, Economics, Administration
- General knowledge of tax laws, contractual requirements
- Ability to interact with Technical Accounting and Control Subject Matter Experts
- Computer literacy: MS Office Intermediate to Advanced, SAP or similar ERP (strongly desired); HFM or similar Financial Reporting systems (preferred)
- Language: English, advanced level required

Thank you so much for thinking about PepsiCo to start or continue your career

**Relocation Eligible**: Not Applicable

**Job Type**: Regular