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 Prepare the detailed SBP/AOP/Rolling & Quarterly Forecasts related to Balance sheet accounts, cash flow and taxes. Review and challenge the planned assumptions with the budget owners and ensure they are in line with the company’s direction and targets. Track & analyze the actual spending by plant flow results & identify the reason of deviation vs. plan/ PY Work with ops and SC to identify opportunity to enhance cashflow Review and track Productivity by plant and ensure proper forecasts is been applied Identify and assess the risks and opportunities to the business and provide early alerts on the potential deviation from the plans; Coordinate with the functions in defining the mitigation actions and align the management. Monthly monitoring of accruals & prepayments and their realization & analyze the COC Vs. plan and trends. Coordinate with Control to ensure completeness of all accruals (un-recorded liability) Monthly review and analyze with control all BS accounts prior to submission and present the analysis to the finance management in the monthly review. Track and analyze the BS KPIs versus plan and trends and provide recommendation on how to improve the working capital and achieve. KPI included CCC (cash Conversion cycle DPO DSO DII Identify opportunity to improve our KPIs and ensure monitoring the performance by month. Track & analyze the actual cash flow results & identify the reason of deviation vs. plan/ PY. Review and analyze the BS accounts aging and follow-up on the needed corrective actions. Track and analyze the ROI and EVA and provide recommendation on how to improve. Review and assess the FAS133 and the multi-year rent accrual based on FAS13 Ensure the completeness of the FAS109 and secure the tax validation and control sign-off as part of each plan/Forecast submission. Track and analyze the x-charges accruals and amortization with the functions, control & tax. Review tax related transactions (WHT, Sales, Income, Add-on taxes, Deferred, Property…) Review inter-company movements and aging. Ensure the integrity of the internal controls whenever applied. Support the monthly and year-end closing process and prepare clear and detailed explanation on the results to be provided in the monthly review forum Qualifications Skills. Knowledge: Solid Finance & Accounting experience, combined Control and Planning background is preferred, good knowledge of PepsiCo P&L and OCF components and Business case development. Education: Finance / Economics degree from an accredited school Preferably CMA holder Prior Work Experience: Min 5-8 years of experience in multinational FMCG SAP knowledge is a must HFM knowledge is a must Language Proficiency: Fluency in both spoken & written English & Arabic language is required. Skills & Abilities: Results oriented, takes initiatives to get things done Excellent communication skills. Team player, adapts well in a diverse environment Good knowledge of local statutory laws/regulations, financial policies, and procedures