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PepsiCo Corporate Audit is a uniquely positioned team at the core of our enterprise. We operate as trusted advisors to the business, delivering objective insights into today’s risks and tomorrow’s challenges. Our team plays a critical role in upholding PepsiCo’s reputation for operational excellence through a robust risk management framework that empowers Management to lead with confidence and integrity.Operating globally, our auditors are embedded across geographies and functions, providing comprehensive coverage of PepsiCo’s diverse businesses. Despite our geographic spread, we are united as a global team, collaborating across borders to deliver impactful audits that support strategic decision-making. Corporate Audit offers a dynamic and developmental experience that goes far beyond traditional audit boundaries. Our work provides deep exposure to Finance, IT, and core business operations, enabling team members to gain a well-rounded understanding of PepsiCo’s ecosystem. From capital planning and supply chain innovation to cybersecurity and emerging technologies, our auditors engage with the full spectrum of enterprise risk.
Job Responsibility:
Conduct operational, compliance and financial audits throughout PepsiCo to identify risks and control breakdowns that may impact the integrity of reported financial information and/or the achievement of business objectives
Identify financial, operational, routine and non-routine risks, as well as the mitigating controls relating to the risks
Assist Audit Director during planning, development of the scope, identification of site visits, etc.
Review the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), strategic plans, narratives, workflows and Risk Mitigation Matrix (RMM), as well as lead process walkthroughs facilitated by the business, to develop an understanding of the business and process being audited
Identify both routine and non-routine/emerging risks and evaluate risk mitigating activities in place
Apply professional judgment to audit scope, proactively identifying potential issues and areas of concern
Perform controls testing of assigned areas of the audit with minimal supervision through controls testing and deficiency evaluation
Derive and document insights from data analytics to strengthen audit conclusions and recommendations. Leverage tools such as SAP GRC, Azure DevOps, Tableau, and Power BI for data analysis and reporting
Develop familiarity with IT general controls, data privacy risks, and SDLC methodologies (agile and waterfall) to assess technology-related risks effectively
Communicate identified deficiencies, perform root cause analysis and prepare recommendations for remediation, quantify the potential financial impact with team members, present to Audit Director and align with key business stakeholders
Complete assigned areas of the PepsiCo Global Control Standard (GCS) and provided insight into unassigned areas during calibration meetings
Maintain a curiosity mindset to analyze controls, root causes, and emerging risk trends for continuous improvement
Demonstrate strong analytical skills to identify control gaps, summarize risk themes, and support strategic decision-making
Identify and share best practices with the business
Leverage overall business knowledge and prior audits to improve effectiveness and develop audit efficiencies
Contribute input and insights for at least two Corporate Audit department initiatives to build your network across the Global Corporate Audit team and contribute to the Internal Audit function of the future
Act as an onboarding buddy to new associates, ensure training and onboarding objectives are met, share your knowledge to ensure the ongoing success of the team
Travel: 5-10% travel, as required
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
4+ years of Accounting, Finance or Operations experience
3–5 years of audit experience, ideally in FMCG or a similar industry
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in data analytics and audit tools
Nice to have:
Previous Big 4 Public Accounting experience and/or licensed as a CPA
Professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA) preferred
Strong people and communication skills to manage the information gathering and positively influence others
Strong organization skills
Strong analytical skills and advanced knowledge of data analytics and audit tools
Ability to work within a team environment
Ability to interact with varying levels of individuals (front line to senior leadership)
Ability to build relationships, manage conflict and embrace change
Broad understanding of IT, business process, accounting, auditing, financial analysis, forensic accounting, and controls
What we offer:
Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually
Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan