Reporting and Field Support Analyst

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Auto req ID: 243238BR

Job Description

This role is mainly responsible to support SWE small MU’s (Portugal, Italy) for financial Reporting remediation plans (e.g. legal entities cleansing in HFM, accounts reconciliation, audit findings, etc) and during specially stretch closings (examples through time: HFM special reporting, calculation of concentrate profit, etc..). On top of that the role also covers the responsibility of the Portugal D&A accruals. He/she will also lead FR projects (e.g. new FR tools, New CoA roll-out, etc) and supervise 3rd party Tax function for USGAAP and Local Gaap purposes.

Accountabilities

MEC activities support – HFM

• Monitor and reconcile costs in general accounting and in balance sheet in order to provide reports to BU and to management effectively partnering with internal stakeholders as well as 3rd party SSC when applicable (e.g. IBM in Italy and KBS in Portugal).
• Effective engagement with SSC to ensure flawless execution of Financial Reporting processes, ensuring an accurate MEC.
• Ensure the accounting, analysis and reporting in HFM is performed in compliance with US GAAP and Local accounting principles, following Pepsico Financial policies as well as aligned with Tax Models (SwissCo, Concentrate, etc).
• On the execution of its work is accountable as well for accounting and monitoring of local Tax and Statutory compliance.

Balance Sheet Monitoring and Reconciliation

• Monthly monitors balances details prepared by 3rd party SSC for his/her competence area
• Perform a quality check of BSR template (e.g. analysing releases vs. previous years) in coordination with MU FR Supervisor
• Supports the MU Control or Finance Manager during Balance Sheets review preparation

Tax Compliance and governance

• Ensure proper governance and compliance with the 3 Tax models in the BU: Concentrate Model; SwissCo model; Portuguese Tax Model plus all Transfer Pricing policies
• Supervise the Tax computation and returns preparation for all local taxes in Portugal ensuring compliance with local tax laws and regulations.
• Work with Accounting Manager, Corporate Tax and external advisors, to assess and minimize potential exposures related to legal risk, tax risks or outstanding litigations

Support To FR Projects And Others

• Leads / supports projects in the Financial Reporting area (e.g. new FR tools, New CoA roll-out, HFM upgrades, etc)
• Support in Cash Flow and Working Capital KPI’s
• Executes and monitors Key Controls and GCS activities as per GCS accountability model and provides information to internal and external auditors acting as Control or Process owner for certains Key Controls
• Supports elaboration of ad-hoc requests coming from Sector or from the BU management.

People Development and Capability Building

• Collaborates with Control Mgrs. to build capabilities, skills and competencies in the team, implementing SWE best practices.
• Trains new comers in the FR function
• Strongly and effectively collaborates with Planning Team, Sector FR and SSC for all MEC activities, FR ad-hoc requests and BSR follow-ups.

Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounting, Financial Reporting, US GAAP and Local Gaa
• Certified Accountant
• Strong functional background in Accounting, Tax and Audit
• English Proficiency Level
• Experience with Data Analytics
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office, modern integrated SAP system)

Differentiating competencies required :d

• Very effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and respect deadlines
• Excellent Analytical skills
• Strong Drive for results

Relocation Eligible: Not Applicable

Job Type: Regular