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Job Number #175056 - Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico
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.
Cash, Credit & Collections Analyst
Location: Mexico City
Role Summary
As a Cash, Credit & Collections Analyst in our Mexico City office, you will serve as a key financial partner driving the end-to-end management of customer credit risk, proactive collections, and precise cash application. Operating in a hybrid model and reporting directly to the Jr Team Lead, this position acts as a vital bridge across Commercial CDTs, Local Finance, and Customer Service & Logistics (CS&L) to safeguard Colgate-Palmolive’s working capital and minimize Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). You will leverage financial analysis and continuous improvement tools to optimize cash flow, drive deduction resolution, and support robust internal controls.
Responsibilities
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Credit Risk Management: Evaluate customer creditworthiness through financial statements and credit agency reports, establishing risk-appropriate credit limits, payment terms, and risk mitigation strategies in compliance with corporate policies.
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Proactive Portfolio & Collections Strategy: Lead collection activities across designated accounts to minimize delinquency, driving root-cause resolution on unpaid items through strong collaboration with cross-functional partners and external accounts.
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Cash Application & Segregation: Oversee the accurate daily posting and reconciliation of incoming payments (ACH, Wires, Checks) while cleanly segregating open customer deductions for dedicated resolution workflows.
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Deductions & Audit Compliance: Validate, track, and resolve promotional, pricing, and logistics deduction claims, ensuring proper supporting documentation is maintained for internal controls and audit readiness.
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Financial Reporting & Month-End Close: Monitor portfolio health metrics (DSO, Aging over 60/90 days), prepare cash forecasting updates, and assist with bad debt reserve calculations during month-end closing cycles.
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Process Improvement & Digital Transformation: Participate in Cash-to-Order (C2C) continuous improvement initiatives, supporting the adoption of AI cash matching, automation tools, and streamlined communication workflows.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
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1+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit/Collections, or Corporate Finance.
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Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, data formatting).
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience utilizing major ERP systems (such as SAP or Oracle) and automated cash application software or customer accounting portals.
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Prior experience in a CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) or fast-paced corporate environment.
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Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities with acute attention to detail.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate assertively and professionally with internal stakeholders and external clients.
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Alignment with Colgate’s LIFT principles and commitment to continuous learning and operational efficiency.
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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