Control & Reporting Asst Analyst

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is a global leader in beverages and convenient foods, with products enjoyed by consumers over one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories. The company generated over $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a portfolio that includes iconic brands such as LAY’S®, DORITOS®, CHEETOS®, GATORADE®, PEPSI®, and QUAKER®. PepsiCo's vision, Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+), guides its strategic transformation, placing sustainability and human capital at the core of its value creation and growth. PepsiCo is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce, valuing diversity as an essential part of its success, and is Mowaamah -GOLD certified in Saudi.

The Role: Control & Reporting Asst Analyst

PepsiCo is seeking a Control & Reporting Asst Analyst to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is central to processing, verifying, and recording accounting transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring robust accounting control. The role supports the Reporting Manager in critical month-end reporting activities and acts as a key finance point of contact for the Jeddah office.

Key Responsibilities

• Process, verify, and record all Journal Entries, including payables, fixed asset transactions, G&A expenses (including payroll), and employee Travel & Entertainment (T&E).
• Book, cross-charge, and reconcile inter-company transactions and invoices.
• Review and validate petty cash expenses.
• Act as a General Ledger (GL) supervisor on SAP.
• Maintain and update the fixed assets register.
• Prepare prepayments, accruals schedules, T&E aging reports, and clearing accounts for month-end reporting.
• Assist the Reporting Manager with monthly and quarterly deliverables.
• Coordinate with the SAP Master Data team on system-related issues.
• Maintain the SAP Vendor list and ensure compliance with PepsiCo's 60-day payment terms.
• Create new vendors, employees, and suppliers in coordination with the Master Data team.

Financial Control and Compliance

• Safeguard company assets by maintaining a high level of financial control.
• Ensure accurate reporting of books in compliance with the Smart Spend policy.
• Validate GL and cost center bookings as part of releasing Purchase Orders.
• Supervise T&E governance in the Jeddah office and conduct periodic audits on targeted samples to ensure policy and Smart Spending compliance.
• Act as the main Finance point of contact for Jeddah office stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with all local, statutory, and fiscal rules and regulations.
• Perform GCS testing on a quarterly basis.
• Implement policies and procedures that support efficient and well-controlled financial transaction processing systems.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this full-time role should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, or a similar control-focused position. A strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and familiarity with SAP are essential for success in this role.

Work Environment and Location

This position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with responsibilities extending to the Jeddah office. The Control & Reporting Asst Analyst will operate within PepsiCo's dynamic and collaborative environment, contributing to a culture that embraces new ideas and fosters an inclusive workplace.