Job Title:  Analyst / Senior Analyst, Accounting & Reporting

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Job Number #166921 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing 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.
 

 About Colgate-Palmolive

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of connecting with others across the world, full of stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions!

If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be! Our dependable household 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 win as a global organization by continually learning and collaborating. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champion’s experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our enduring success. If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day.

Who are you…

You are an Analyst -

• Having experience of managing and books of accounts in compliance with Ind AS (IGAAP) and being able to manage complexities of business transactions and liaising with auditors and other teams. 

• Perform the entire range of activities pertaining to closing books of statutory books and management accounts.

• The periodic closing of the statutory books for the listed entity in accordance with the period end schedule.

• Preparing financials and cashflow as a part of books of accounts of a listed company.

• Prepare and present Board deck to Finance director and CEO of CPIL  listed company; ensure accuracy of data going into audit report, annual report and for other statutory compliances

• Review GL analysis, open item clearing and escalate as required for resolution & present GL analysis to Regional & Business Partners to enable necessary actions.

• Maintenance of the integrity and accuracy of transaction recording (journals, adjustments, allocations, I/Co transaction) on a daily basis.

• Provide accurate and timely data for Tax audit , ESIC audit , PF audit etc.

• Prepare & present MIS for process performance & ensure corrective actions implemented for learnings.

• The reconciliation of closings between different SAP modules, with Banks and between sets of books where appropriate, The enforcement of Approval Policies & Limits, while supervising the adequate SOX Reviews and documentation, managing the remediation of any exceptions.

• Perform all the compliances as per SOX guidelines.

• Identify and train team members to create knowledge backups.

You connect the dots -

• Ensure that all the accounting is in compliance with the Ind AS.

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

• Gaining knowledge on new rules and application of the same in books of accounts.

• Review team goals and KPIs & identify opportunities to simplify & drive process efficiency .Review of team performance and provide relevant feedback, discover training needs of team and coach accordingly.

You are a collaborator -

• Effective Coordination and communication with external & internal auditors and ensure controls at all times.

• Review and timely resolution of all audit queries.

• Review the SOP periodically and recommend vital changes as and when needed in consultation with relevant collaborators.

You are an innovator -

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

• Proactively taking efforts to improvise the process.

• Self drive to work on issues or queries with patience till the successful results are achieved.

•  Problem solving attitude for audit/non-audit issues.

What experience and knowledge will you bring?

• Chartered  Accountant with 2+ years’ experience in statutory accounting/closing.

• Proven understanding of Ind AS.

• Proven understanding of SAP ERP is a must

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Solid understanding of MS Office.

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 complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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