2. Skills Learned & Experience Gained
Communication – support role, liaison, relaying information accurately
Teamwork – Close-knit interdependent team. Emphasis on team-building
Technical – Computer literacy; proficiency with Word, Outlook and Excel.
Introduced to widely used accounting platforms; SAP, Oracle & CitiDirect
Self-reliance – scope for initiative; redrafted SOPs, BPIs for improved data
input and analysis, additional training such as FX & Revenue Management
3. Applications of BScF in PepsiCo
Accounting Modules – Financial Reporting & Management Accounting
Business Finance – particularly important in multinational company
Applications in Corporate Finance – IT module focused on Excel
Placement Plan module – professional conduct in work environment
4. Areas of Improvement for BScF
Role focused on accounting side of the BSc Finance – reporting,
banking, compliance, etc.
Main issue was lack of experience with corporate IT systems
Greater emphasis on IT from earlier on – only started in 2nd year.
Increased use of Excel and Word in 1st year for assignments
Corporate data systems such as SAP, Oracle, HFM, etc.
5. Assessment of Placement & Future
Career
Initially unsure of future career plans – post graduate education or
join workforce?
Desire to work in industry and/or multinational such as PepsiCo after
college
Renewed interest in pursuing accounting qualification as a result of
my placement in PepsiCo
