About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with a portfolio that includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Lay's, Gatorade, and Quaker. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs hundreds of thousands of people globally, delivering innovative products that delight consumers while prioritizing sustainability and community impact. In Kyrgyzstan, PepsiCo continues its legacy of excellence through local operations focused on supply chain efficiency, financial integrity, and market growth. As a key player in the food and beverage sector, PepsiCo offers unparalleled opportunities for professionals in finance and accounting to contribute to a thriving regional presence.

Role Overview

The Accounts Processing Group Accountant position at PepsiCo in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, is a pivotal role within the finance team. This full-time position involves managing accounts processing, ensuring accurate financial documentation, and supporting operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Ideal for detail-oriented professionals with accounting experience, this role bridges finance, logistics, and sales, playing a crucial part in monthly and period-end closings. Join PepsiCo to leverage your skills in 1C software, Excel, and tax compliance while advancing in a global corporation.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will handle a diverse set of tasks essential to PepsiCo's financial operations in Kyrgyzstan:

• Control the receipt of correct primary documentation from clients to maintain accuracy.
• Close settlements with drivers and forwarders, ensuring timely reconciliations.
• Adjust revenue records for precise financial reporting.
• Issue, account for, and control supply and corrective VAT invoices in compliance with local regulations.
• Conduct cash operations and prepare comprehensive cash reports.
• Monitor and enforce cash discipline compliance across operations.
• Perform regular reconciliations with counterparties to resolve discrepancies.
• Participate actively in financial period closings, including revenue reports and shipped goods accounts.
• Provide coverage for colleagues during vacations and sick leaves, demonstrating team reliability.
• Engage in explanatory work with drivers and carriers regarding financial document preparation.
• Collaborate with adjacent departments and tax authorities, including ESF portal technical support.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed in this PepsiCo role, candidates should possess:

• Higher or secondary professional education in finance or economics.
• At least 1 year of hands-on accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, tax accounting, and cash operation rules.
• Proficiency in 1C (Accounting and Trade Management), advanced Excel (formulas, pivot tables), Word, and Outlook.
• Key personal attributes: attention to detail, meticulousness, responsibility, stress resistance, communicativeness, and multitasking ability.

Preferred qualifications include knowledge of local accounting legislation and VAT, experience in preparing and submitting financial reports, and skills in interacting with logistics and sales teams. These will position you for faster growth within PepsiCo.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package tailored to the Bishkek location:

• Competitive salary estimated at $12,000 - $22,000 USD annually, based on sector rates with a growth buffer.
• Opportunities for professional training and certification in accounting software and regulations.
• Dynamic work environment fostering teamwork and innovation.
• Health and wellness support, including coverage for sick leaves.
• Career mobility across PepsiCo's regional and global operations.
• Inclusive culture promoting work-life balance and employee development.

By applying, you consent to the processing of personal data for PepsiCo's regional and international opportunities, including cross-border transfer.

Career Growth

At PepsiCo, this Accountant role is a launchpad for broader finance careers. Gain exposure to multinational operations, advance to senior accounting, financial analysis, or compliance roles. PepsiCo invests in talent through mentorship, leadership programs, and global rotations, ensuring long-term progression in Kyrgyzstan and beyond.

Why Join Us

Joining PepsiCo in Bishkek means becoming part of a legacy brand committed to sustainability, innovation, and excellence. Work on impactful projects in the food and beverage industry, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to Kyrgyzstan's economic growth. With a focus on employee well-being and professional development, PepsiCo offers stability and excitement in equal measure.

Role FAQs

What is the work schedule?

This is a full-time position with standard business hours, including occasional coverage for team members.

Is relocation support provided?

Local candidates in Bishkek are preferred; no specific relocation mentioned.

What software skills are essential?

1C Accounting/Trade Management and advanced Excel are required.

Will I interact with external parties?

Yes, including drivers, carriers, counterparties, and tax authorities.

How does PepsiCo support career development?

Through training, internal mobility, and performance-based promotions.