Control & Reporting Assistant Analyst - AR (French Speaker)

Overview

Join PepsiCo, a global leader driven by a powerful vision and shared values, where we strive to create more smiles with every sip and every bite. Be part of our mission to make a positive impact on the world while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As we continue to grow and transform through pep+, our end-to-end sustainability-focused strategy, you'll find an inspiring environment at PepsiCo that values your unique talents, encourages entrepreneurial spirit, and supports your growth, learning, and development. Embrace the opportunity to help shape the future of our organization, make a difference, and create smiles together.
What You Will Be Doing

You will play a crucial role in being responsible for the cash collection of customer receivables (On time / In full collection).

Responsibilities

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the collection of payments in a timely manner (daily collection) (mail, bank files, etc.) :
• Book and clear payments by type (checks, drafts, etc.) and considering due dates in priority.
• Collect information relating to customer deductions allowing a quick resolution of the file for yourself and / or other related departments.
• Codify disputes to direct them to the appropriate internal contacts within Cario Business Services team.
• Collect customer receivables via preventive dunning at the beginning of the month and one-off curative dunning (telephone, fax, e-mail or mail), escalate and request the action of the Key Account Managers if needed.
• Acquire knowledge of the customers and the distribution channel assigned to you (contacts, operation, etc.).
• Obtain the resolution of disputes in collaboration with the Sales Administration and Rebates Clerk and recover the amounts receivable.
• Provide all the necessary elements to unblock orders (emails, transfer notices, written reminders, etc.).
• Daily follow up of the aging balance to detect late payments and set up an action plan if necessary :
• Synthesize customer data via Excel by highlighting certain criteria (due date, delay, type of payments, etc.) according to the request.
• Understand the clearing discrepancies between PepsiCo Positive and customer accounts (details of deductions and understanding of the method applied by the client).
• Be able to explain them to the customer.
• Respect of PepsiCo's internal procedures (clearing, write-off, etc.).
• Collaborate effectively with outsourced IBM teams on all related activities (assignment of transfers to be processed, tracking booking, balance tracking).

Qualifications

Requirements from You

• 0 to 1 year of experience in an Accountant position.
• Advanced Excel knowledge.
• SAP knowledge preferred
• Fluency in French.
• Be logical, rigorous.
• Adapt to the needs of external and internal customers.
• Very good interpersonal skills.
• Customer Satisfaction Oriented.