Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
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Job Title:  Associate Analyst, Accounts Payable
Travel Required?:  No Travel
Posting Start Date:  16/07/2025
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Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #168121 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 

Title: Associate Analyst, Accounts Payable



Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose:

 

  • He should have a comprehensive understanding of invoice processing, Payment activities , reconciliation, and financial controls, aimed at maintaining high data integrity and supporting timely financial closing.  

  • Responsible for the accurate and timely processing and reconciliation of various payment transactions.

  • Plays a key role in monitoring payment flows, identifying discrepancies, and resolving operational issues.

  • Supports the team in generating critical payment reports and contributes to process improvement initiatives.

  • Acts as a primary point of contact for payment-related inquiries, ensuring smooth payment operations.

 

 

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Initiate, monitor, and settle various payment types, including ACH, wire transfers, credit/debit card, and international payments.

  • Ensure timely and accurate execution of all payment instructions.

  • Manage payment queues and batches efficiently.

  • Investigate and resolve payment failures, delays, or incorrect transactions promptly.

  • Reconcile payment data with bank statements and internal records.

  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies, unmatched transactions, and reconciliation breaks.

  • Generate daily, weekly, and monthly payment reports for internal stakeholders and management.

  • Provide insights into payment trends, volumes, and performance.

  • Support payment forecasting and maintain the payment calendar for respective regions in advance.

  • Address payment-related queries from customers, vendors, or internal departments.

  • Identify opportunities to improve payment processes for enhanced efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and security.

  • Participate in the implementation and testing of new payment systems or features.

 

 

 

Required  Qualifications:

 

  • Education: Bachelor's Degree

  • Experience: Minimum of 2+ years in accounts payable or a related finance role.

  • Systems: Proficient in SAP.

  • Process Knowledge: Solid understanding of Payments & Processing knowledge.



 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

  • Strong Collaboration

  • Good communication

  • Performing monthly GL analysis & review

 


Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives  to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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