Internal Control Analyst

Overview

CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT

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, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, 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.

Responsibilities

The Opportunity 

The Control Reporting Tool Administrator is responsible for the administration, governance, and continuous improvement of Optro/GCS Portal, the Internal Control team's key platform supporting control execution, monitoring, evidence management, and reporting.

The role acts as the primary point of contact for the tool, ensuring that its set up, user access, control data, and reporting capabilities remain accurate, reliable, and aligned with Internal Control requirements.

Working closely with Control Owners, Field Internal Control, Finance, IT, and other stakeholders, the position will help drive effective use of Optro/GCS Portal, strengthen data quality and reporting, support users, and identify opportunities to simplify and automate control-related processes.

Your Impact  

As Control Reporting Tool Administrator - Cntrl & Rpt Analyst your responsibilities would consist of...

Optro/GCS Portal Administration & Governance

• Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for Optro/GCS Portal within the Internal Control team.
• Manage user access, roles, permissions, organizational structures, workflows, and other administrative configurations.
• Maintain control-related master data and ensure information within the platform is complete, accurate, and appropriately governed.
• Establish and maintain appropriate documentation for tool administration, processes, and governance.

Control Reporting & Monitoring

• Own and coordinate recurring reporting generated from Optro/GCS portal, ensuring timely and accurate visibility of Internal Control activities.
• Monitor completion status, overdue activities, control exceptions, and other key compliance indicators.
• Perform data validation and reconciliation to improve the integrity and reliability of control reporting.
• Support Internal Control leadership with ad hoc analysis and reporting as required.

User Support & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the first point of contact for Optro/GCS Portal-related questions and issues.
• Provide guidance and training to Control Owners, performers, reviewers, and other users on proper use of the platform.
• Troubleshoot issues and coordinate resolution with relevant technical teams or the solution provider when necessary.
• Communicate system changes, deadlines, process requirements, and best practices to the user community.
• Build effective relationships across functions to drive adoption and consistent usage of Optro/GCS Portal.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, usability, and effectiveness of control reporting processes.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business and Internal Control requirements into tool enhancements.
• Analyze recurring user issues and process gaps to recommend sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

Who Are We Looking For?  

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience in Internal Control, Control & Reporting, Finance, Audit, Compliance, or business systems administration.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets, identify inconsistencies, and translate data into meaningful reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong overall Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality and accuracy.
• Ability to manage recurring processes, deadlines, and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to explain system and control concepts to different audiences.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions.

Preferred

• Previous experience administering Optro or another Governance, Risk and Compliance / Internal Control platform.
• Understanding of internal controls, risk management, SOX or similar control frameworks.
• Experience supporting audits, control testing, or compliance activities.

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Customer and user orientation
• Process improvement mindset
• Ownership and accountability
• Stakeholder management
• Clear communication
• Problem solving
• Continuous improvement

If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements. 

What can you expect from us: 

• Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.  

• Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.  

• Development programs according to Leadership skills.  

• Specialized training according to the role.  

• Learning experiences with internal and external providers.  

• We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.  

• Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.  

• A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle. 

• And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.