Job Title:  Senior Tax Accountant

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #166483 - Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

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.
 

Role Overview:
Join our team as a Senior Tax Accountant responsible for enforcing local statutory and US GAAP rules for Colgate-Palmolive Hungary Kft. You will work closely with the Colgate Shared Service Center and external tax service providers to ensure compliance and strategic tax planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage monthly/quarterly tax and accounting activities, including accruals, payroll, and intercompany billings.
• Lead tax compliance, audits, and planning projects.
• Prepare statutory financials, tax reports, and US GAAP reconciliations.
• Oversee corporate reporting, tax payment proposals, and fixed asset tasks.
• Monitor tax law changes and ensure the implementation of global policies.
• Manage external audits and coordinate with local and hub colleagues.
• Support business planning initiatives and provide guidance on tax consequences.
• Perform U.S. SOX internal control tests and certifications.

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant or in training.
• University/Master's degree in Finance/Accounting.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Accounting/Tax with at least 1 year in a commercial company.
• Team-oriented with strong analytical and remote management skills.
• Proficient in ERP systems, English, and Hungarian.

Skills Needed:

• Inquisitive and proactive with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Comfortable working in a corporate environment and adaptable to company goals.

If you're driven to make an impact and have the experience and skills we're looking for, we encourage you to apply!

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, 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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