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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.

Job Title:  Analyst, Accounting & Reporting

Travel Required?:  No Travel
Date:  13 Jun 2025
Hybrid

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #167480 - 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: Analyst, Accounting & Reporting



Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose:

 

  • Perform all accounting activities as per the defined SOBPs.

  • Perform the entire range of activities pertaining to General accounting and closing books of accounts.

  • Support Statutory audit and other activities

  • Perform all the compliances as per SOX guidelines.

  • Engage with Colgate Business teams and various stakeholders

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Reconcile Balance Sheet Accounts, Bank accounts and follow up on open items

  • Ensure that all the accounting is in compliance with the US GAAPs

  • Ensure the effective controls are maintained to achieve high accuracy as per the internal company guidelines

  • Execute intercompany transactions

  • Perform cash application and Netting process for ICO customers/ICO Vendors

  • Ensure accurate working and posting of Rule based journal entries

  • Review and timely resolution of all audit queries

  • Engage with local teams and regional team to stay aligned on all the processes, resolve issues on timely basis

  • Undertake assessment cycles for seamless movement from FI to PA module at month end

  • Review the SOP periodically and recommend necessary changes as and when needed in consultation with relevant stake holders

  • Timely submission and maintenance of SOX documentation

  • Participate in standardization and continuous improvement initiatives as well as other business partner initiatives 

  • Ensure prompt response to queries of local business

 
 

Required  Qualifications:

 

  • Commerce, BMS, BAF, BIF graduate

  • Post Graduate in Finance streams

  • Working knowledge of US GAAP 

  • Working knowledge of ERP system is a must

  • SAP experience desired

 
 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

  • Strong Collaboration

  • Good communication

  • Presentation skills required - Monthly Financials report preparation & presentation to the business Finance Director 

  • Reporting quarterly & annual submissions

  • 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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