Early Talent Program / Finance Control

Job Description:

Overview

At PepsiCo, you'll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Pepsi, Doritos and Lipton Ice Tea, our work touches millions of people every day.

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Whatever your role, you'll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact on your career and on the world around you.

Are you a recent graduate or a new professional looking for a unique career opportunity? Discover opportunities for growth and reinvention at PepsiCo with our Dare for Tomorrow program!

Dare for Tomorrow is a two-year contracted program, offering enhanced growth opportunities through a well-constructed development program, with a focus on gaining expertise in the related function.

We are looking for a Dare for Tomorrow to join our Finance team in İstanbul.

* Online Application (15 May - 7 June): You will complete the online application with filling out a brief form including the details of your profile.
* Video Interview (9 - 15 June): You will complete a video interview consisting of 3 short questions about your motivation and abilities
* Face-to-Face Assessment (6 - 17 July): You will be invited to a face-to-face assessment at PepsiCo Headquarters where you will experience analyzing a business case in a group discussion
* Interview (23 - 29 July): You will have a chance to share more about yourself in a meeting with your future line manager.
* Welcome to PepsiCo! (15 September)
Responsibilities

* Collaboratively work with key stakeholders to drive efficient Internal control agenda (ICON on the internal control framework topics, PepsiCo and 3rd party- IBM, GCC, KCC etc. CO/POs to ensure effective process and controls, Controller / AFCs to lead Control AOP, SoA etc.)
* Support preparation of business control activities reports, monitor remediation action plans related to internal control deficiencies.
* Support the annual risk assessment workshops by assisting with the documentation and update of process flows and control descriptions.
* Support the Internal Audit Manager in the investigation of speak-up cases.
* Collaboratively work EMEA Internal Control team to drive standardization by harmonizing controls and ways of working
* Assist business in terms of Corporate Audit preparations and monitoring of the remediation of Corporate Audit failures
* Support timely and accurate preparation and submission of monthly financial statements (BS,P&L and Cash Flow)
* Preparation and submission of internal reporting activities in accordance with PepsiCo control calendar
* Perform independent reviews/testings, in line with Control AOP, internal control modernization initiative and ad-hoc requests
* Regular trainings/presentations for employees in all locations to build awareness of internal controls
* Support PGT/SAP Implementation and a robust controls framework adoption
Qualifications

* Fresh graduates or professionals with a maximum 1 year of working experience (Note that you can apply if you will graduate before August 2026)
* Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or related fields.
* Fluent in both English and Turkish
* Agile approach to work in a dynamic environment
* Strong collaboration and communication skills

* Collaboratively work with key stakeholders to drive efficient Internal control agenda (ICON on the internal control framework topics, PepsiCo and 3rd party- IBM, GCC, KCC etc. CO/POs to ensure effective process and controls, Controller / AFCs to lead Control AOP, SoA etc.)
* Support preparation of business control activities reports, monitor remediation action plans related to internal control deficiencies.
* Support the annual risk assessment workshops by assisting with the documentation and update of process flows and control descriptions.
* Support the Internal Audit Manager in the investigation of speak-up cases.
* Collaboratively work EMEA Internal Control team to drive standardization by harmonizing controls and ways of working
* Assist business in terms of Corporate Audit preparations and monitoring of the remediation of Corporate Audit failures
* Support timely and accurate preparation and submission of monthly financial statements (BS,P&L and Cash Flow)
* Preparation and submission of internal reporting activities in accordance with PepsiCo control calendar
* Perform independent reviews/testings, in line with Control AOP, internal control modernization initiative and ad-hoc requests
* Regular trainings/presentations for employees in all locations to build awareness of internal controls
* Support PGT/SAP Implementation and a robust controls framework adoption

Candidate Requirements:

* Fresh graduates or professionals with a maximum 1 year of working experience (Note that you can apply if you will graduate before August 2026)
* Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or related fields.
* Fluent in both English and Turkish
* Agile approach to work in a dynamic environment
* Strong collaboration and communication skills