Cost & Financial Analyst

Overview The Costing & Finance analyst will assist the Financial managers - FRM/Operations in creating financial reports, ensure adequate controls over the business operations, and provide financial inputs which would aid management in formulating strategies for the long-term benefit of the business. The main functions include, but are not limited to: Co-ordinate with the various functions and perform complex analysis Prepare report to summarize financial data Analyze current and financial performance against benchmarks Review COGS for reasonability, investigate where necessary Perform payroll reconciliation & other personnel remittances Ensure CAPEX items are properly accounted for in line with the set standard Develop financial models, prepare forecasts and reporting tools to identify business opportunities and risk Perform in-depth analysis of the Income statement and Balance sheet, and highlight areas of risk and opportunities Perform standard costing run, review set up activity level for production Confirm accuracy of all regulatory remittance and ensure filing is done timeously Ensure compliance to all reporting requirements, applicable standards and controls Assist with the preparation of monthly, interim and annual financial reports – HFM reporting to the Group Review contracts for financial risk and implication Prepare Balance Sheet Reconciliation and ensure proper filing for audit trail Responsibilities Co-ordinate with the various functions and perform complex analysis, and prepare report to summarize financial data (Providing consultation) Analyze current and financial performance against benchmarks (Providing consultation) Perform in-depth analysis of the Income statement and Balance sheet, and highlight areas of risk and opportunities (Providing consultation) Ensure compliance to all reporting requirements, applicable standards and controls (Executing action) Assist with the preparation of monthly, interim and annual financial reports – HFM reporting to the Group (Executing action) Prepare Balance Sheet Reconciliation and ensure proper filing for audit trail (Executing action) In-depth analysis into SKUs & the various P&L buckets (Executing action) Confirm accuracy of all regulatory remittance and ensure filing is done timeously (Executing action) Develop financial models, prepare forecasts and reporting tools to identify business opportunities and risk (Executing action) Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field Professional accounting qualification – ICAN, ACCA or CIMA 4-5 years relevant experience in Management accounting, Cost Accounting or Financial Planning and Analysis in an FMCG “PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"