Assistant credit controller

Position Overview

Join PepsiCo, a global leader in the beverage and convenient foods industry, where our products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day across over 200 countries and territories. With a net revenue exceeding $79 billion in 2021, PepsiCo’s diverse portfolio includes iconic brands such as LAY’S®, DORITOS®, CHEETOS®, GATORADE®, PEPSI®, and QUAKER®, among others. Our vision, Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+), underscores our commitment to sustainability, human capital, and responsible growth. As an Assistant Credit Controller, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining financial integrity, optimizing accounts receivable processes, and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Credit Controller will be responsible for facilitating key account reconciliations, enhancing serviceability, and ensuring timely reconciliations and confirmations. Your role will involve implementing and maintaining robust AR review and reconciliation processes while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. Below are the core responsibilities associated with this position:

• Reconciliation and Confirmation Management: Facilitate key account reconciliations to enhance serviceability and ensure timely confirmations. Prepare and distribute customer reconciliation summaries to regional sales and finance teams, adhering to established timelines. Identify variances and facilitate corrective actions until closure, maintaining easily retrievable filing systems for all reconciliations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate with Finance Shared Services (FSS), Credit Controllers, Customer Account Managers (CAM), and Sales teams to ensure timely balance confirmations from sales representatives and credit customers. Follow up on unpaid, short-paid, or stale invoices, credit and debit notes, and other payment discrepancies, reporting variances to the appropriate teams for resolution.
• Credit and Deduction Management: List and coordinate on Credit/Debit Adjustments (CDA) variables and fixed credits with the Revenue Analyst to ensure timely processing in alignment with deductions. Review monthly collection schedules and monitor progress to ensure adherence to agreed payment terms, reporting delays to Key Account Managers (KAMs) and the Finance team as necessary.
• Reporting and Communication: Provide regular feedback to the Credit Controller on the status of reconciliations and customer accounts. Share new initiatives and areas for improvement with the Credit Controller and follow through on implementation. Prepare highlight summaries of payment terms for key customers, including credit terms, balance confirmations, and fixed incentives, to support informed decision-making.
• Process Optimization: Work proactively with peers to achieve common business objectives and optimize the status of accounts receivable processes. Follow up on action minutes of meetings with the sales team regarding outstanding issues such as credit notes, payment terms, promotions, and other relevant topics. Ensure alignment with organizational values and contribute to the achievement of shared goals.
• Compliance and Professional Development: Uphold PepsiCo’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a collaborative and equitable work environment. Stay informed about global human rights policies and equality laws to ensure compliance in all operations. Engage in continuous learning and self-development to advance your career within the organization.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative professional with a strong background in credit control, accounts receivable, or financial operations. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a commitment to driving process improvements. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Familiarity with financial software, ERP systems, and reconciliation tools is a plus. A passion for continuous learning and a dedication to upholding PepsiCo’s values of integrity, respect, and excellence are key to success in this role.

Why Join PepsiCo?

At PepsiCo, we believe that our people are the driving force behind our success. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation, collaboration, and passion are celebrated. Our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and community impact provides employees with meaningful opportunities to contribute to a greater purpose. As part of our global team, you will have access to professional development programs, competitive benefits, and a supportive culture that values your contributions. Join us in shaping the future of the beverage and convenient foods industry while making a positive impact on the world.