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 Ensure accuracy of MOH reporting in accordance with PepsiCo Inventory policies and US GAAP Lead closing agenda at his/her respective plants and ensure timely submissions Ensure that all the monthly expenses are accounted for in the relative month Highlight any balance sheet and P&L risks to ensure timely provisioning at HO (QoE) Provide “Monthly COC Analysis vs. Plan/YAGO/PAGO Ensure proper execution of inventory count at month-end; Partner with 3rd party to implement inventory count as per the monthly procedures shared by the SC analyst Report any inventory deviations to management and secure approvals/alignment as per Soa Ensure proper classification of inventory (spare parts) as per the approved classification of the engineering departments Review and report all blocked, damaged, obsolete, and expiry products with the SC team to consider in the monthly provision Support in the periodic reviews of CWIP, Balance sheet, and Controls checklist Performance Management reviews prepare monthly MOH CoC vs. prior month/year Track MOH on a biweekly basis with the plant manager Track actual performance against budget and provide financial support to the operations team Highlight risk/opportunities with the Ops Controller, plant manager, and planning Function Audit & Compliance Support both external and internal audits on costing-related requests corporate and local business policies & procedures, and ethical business practices Partner with BPO (Business Process Owner) and CO (Control Owner) in GCS and Fraud risk assessment, monitoring self-testing and remediation of failures Update the GCS MIM process Ensure timely closure of. Internal audit remediation and track progress BAIC issues Ensure adherence to SoA as per approved local policies and enforce execution Ensure timely GCS testing (Quarterly) Conduct sudden inventory counts at locations to ensure proper adherence to policies and procedures Governance of Fixed Assets Conduct physical count of assets to reconciliation with fixed asset register Govern the fixed assets transfers between locations Partner with the Engineering team to provide Idle assets reports to FA analysts on a timely basis Business Partnership: Scrap process: Attend annual scraps bids Approve prices of scrap items Secure proper approvals as per SoA Open new bids for any items not included in the bid’s booklet Ensure prices for new bids match or exceed previously approved prices Supports Plant manager in resolving all the daily issues at the plant Lead the implementation of the Control AOP projects at plant level Drive cost reduction / productivity projects and support the project teams through financial analysis Review outsourcing arrangements and evaluate costs Partner with Businesses in the creation of new Co-manufacturing deals Special Projects Partner with the supply chain team to implement interventions to improve/utilize the system to simplify the process and enhance controls /save time Qualifications 8+ years’ experience Foods & Beverages business Solid understanding of business levers Go-To-Person on Performance Metrics, Productivity Process, and Best Practices around Metrics Ability to work cross-functionally, cross-geographically, and across multiple cultures Strong internal and external communicator, influencer, and negotiator Ability to set and prioritize short, mid, and long-term objectives Bachelor of Accounting/Finance subject Postgraduate qualification preferable