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 Reconcile the Gross Revenue “GR” between the Sales Buzz & SAP to ensure accurate reporting. Manage the bad debt process (Balances aging, clearing, balances reconciliation, bad debt calculation, JV booking and accounts recocnciliaitions) to ensure proper reporting of the bad debt reserve for PCE Reconcile the customers/CRs overdue balances between SAP and Sales Buzz and identify and solve the issues / variances if any. Monthly reconciliation for all distributor trade spending during the month. Manage the field month end closing activities to ensure proper and timely reporting (Sales Revenue, V001 confirmation, market synchorization, GIT tracking, accounts reconciliations and accruals). Monitor and follow up on the daily closing on Sales buzz to ensure timely and accurately closure. Ensure that all the daily reports are being sent timely and accurately to the related parties. Performance Management reviews Manage customers / CRs manual adjustment cycle and process. Monitor the customers monthly balance confirmations and related actions. Monitor the customers / CRs default balances and rack the legal status and actions and collection opportunities. Review and approve all Trade spending actual & accruals for all channels and track the related budget on system. Monitor ABC GTM process (credit separation, related D&A and pricing and resolve relating issues) Manage the cash collection cycle across all cash providers (Speed, Falcon, Fawry & Tiba) and conduct daily reconcilaiton between Sales Buzz, SAP and bank accounts) to ensure proper cash receiving and booking and processing the relatd vendor payments (vendor invoices review, accruals & payments cycle) Monitor monthly physical Count process and ensure the completeness timely and accurately as per monthly closing checklist. Monitor the beverage distributors process ( field visits, confirmations, claim preparation, credit notes review, distributors commission, secondary sales commission, D&A incentives, pricing impact update & market discounts). Ensure the completeness of the withholding tax recording, customer tax reports, commercial & industry profit taxes. Manage the credit cycle for CRs and customers (credit reactivation, Retail, KA & presell credit assessment for beverge and snacks) Free product governance / One Time Vendor report and ensure to close all opened POs. Coolers process management (physical count, legal actions, contracts validation, monthly and annual market confirmations). Manage the petty cash process across the BU (cashless process, manual reimbursement process and related reconciliations). Audit & Compliance Lead the routine and fraud risk assessment for beverage and snacks (conduct detailed reviews with POs delegates, consolidate the outcomes, update the related flowcharts , policy, and process maps). Perform the quarterly GCS testing for related key controls, follow up the action plans and ensure proper mitiation in place to ensure full adherence to PepsiCo global control standards. Monthly audit for the related DCs to ensure the completeness of all commercial activities as per OTC and inventory polices. Ensure timely closure of; Internal audit remediation and track progress Corporate audit remediation and track progress External audit requirements and track progress People Performance Management Manage the Filed Commercial Finance team performance and development plan that enable the team to proceed in their career within the organization (average 5 DCs / 22 headcounts / 2 distributors). Shifts management & resolving any conflicts or shortage through solid rotation plan. Special Projects Lead the commercial team restructure and optimization process (cashless, second shift optimization, IBM transformation). Lead & partner with BIS to implement new systems (Sales Buzz / PACE). Work closely with Tax team to prepare the needed Tax letters for all customers / distributors as per request. Sustain E-invoice implementation Qualifications Leadership experience and capability. Solid understanding of business levers. Go-To-Person on Performance Metrics, Process simplification and Best Practices around Metrics Change management experience coupled with good analytical abilities Ability to work cross-functionally, cross-geographically and across multiple cultures Strong internal and external communicator, influencer, and negotiator. Ability to set and priorities short, mid and long term objectives. Bachelor of Accounting/Finance subject. Partnering & influencing Senior stakeholders (Unit & regional sales managers) Commercial cross functional interaction and alignment People Management & Distribution centers accounting experience