Job Title:  Assistant Finance Manager

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 161808 - Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
 

Finance Manager Assistant

Do you want to be part of a team that is building a future to smile about? What about having the opportunity to connect with others across the world and make an impact with your brand? If this is what energizes you, Colgate-Palmolive is the place to be! 

Our iconic brands, dedicated employees and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. 

We are looking for a new Finance Manager Assistant within our successful subsidiary located in Brussels. In this role you will be providing support to the Finance Manager, working in tandem to support accounting & tax of the different companies based in Belgium and the Netherlands as well as support the office management administration.

What You’ll Do                                                                                                                                                        

Every day is different, but below is a sample of what you will experience and expect to accomplish:

•  Participate in preparations for monthly and quarterly closings

•  Prepare monthly account analysis as well as the preparation of specific accounting entries

•  Work according the rules of American accounting (use of US accounts)

•  Prepare statistics for the various Belgian and Dutch institutions in case applicable

•  Management of expense reports and different types of payments

•  Management of supplier invoices (from PO creation to payment). Plus support accounts payable for different departments.

•  Review of VAT declarations

•  Preparation of tax returns

•  Preparation of statutory accounts

•  Update of rental capitalization following US rules

•  Updating bank signatures

•  Participation in the implementation of projects

WHOA, this is totally me!

To maintain our strong position in the market, we need ambitious people, with strong convictions and beliefs. People who are courageous, entrepreneurial and challenge the status quo. We look for future leaders who are willing to go the extra mile and want to make a difference. 

• 2-3 years of experience bachelor’s degree in accounting

• Experience in a multinational, and in the SAP system is an asset

• Fluent in French or Dutch, with a good base of English

• Versatile profile flexible in different administrative tasks

• Good knowledge of Excel

• High level of accuracy and an eye for details 

What we offer you

• We offer a one year contract, with a possibility of an extension. 

• Excellent salary & benefit package including a 13th month & a bonus plan

• On an annual basis you are granted 29 holidays 

• From the end of May till the end of September we have “Summer Hours”  where we provide the flexibility to enjoy the weekend earlier on Friday afternoon

• Flexibility; we have a hybrid working model providing the possibility to work from home 2 days per week. 

If you’ve read this far, we bet it’s because you’re serious about joining a group of passionate people so just hit the “apply” button and submit your application.

Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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 contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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