Job Description

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.
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Job Title:  Analyst/Senior Analyst, Controls & Compliance
Travel Required?:  No Travel
Posting Start Date:  13/02/2026
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Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #171353 - 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: Senior Analyst, Control & Compliance



 

Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose (3-4 sentences max.):

 

In this role, you will own and drive the effectiveness of SAP access controls, SOX compliance testing, and internal control assurance for CBS Mumbai. You will be responsible for safeguarding systems and data by monitoring access, supporting audits, and ensuring timely remediation of issues. You will collaborate closely with business users, local subsidiaries, and IT teams to maintain a strong control environment during day‑to‑day operations as well as during upgrades and change initiatives. By leveraging analytics and AI-enabled tools, you will continuously improve processes and deliver insights that strengthen compliance, efficiency, and user experience.

 

 

 

 

Responsibilities (bullet points):

 

  • Perform daily review of SAP access rights to ensure appropriateness, compliance, and timely remediation of issues.

  • Conduct quarterly reviews of Sensitive Access (SA) and Segregation of Duties (SoD) using the SAP GRC system, and coordinate resolution of identified conflicts.

  • Execute annual reviews of SAP role owners and facilitate refresher training on access and control requirements.

  • Support testing of internal controls across various businesses and processes, including both design and operating effectiveness testing.

  • Assist in ensuring Sarbanes–Oxley (SOX) compliance by maintaining complete, accurate, and audit-ready documentation.

  • Summarize audit and control testing findings, prepare clear, actionable recommendations, and present them for management review.

  • Support internal and external audits, including coordinating requests, responding to queries, and providing evidence within agreed timelines.

  • Track audit and control remediation actions through to closure, ensuring timely completion and proper documentation.

  • Collaborate with business users, local subsidiary managers, and IT teams during system upgrades, changes, and testing to ensure controls and access requirements are maintained.

  • Ensure timely reporting and remediation of SoD conflicts and critical access issues, including access clean‑up for subsidiaries and hubs.

  • Identify and drive opportunities for process improvements in access management, control testing, and audit support.

  • Challenge existing ways of working and propose enhancements to improve efficiency, control effectiveness, and user experience.

  • Leverage analytics, AI-enabled tools, and data visualization (where applicable) to enhance insight generation and decision-making around controls and access.



 

 

 

Required  Qualifications (3-5 bullet points):

 

  • 3–7 years of experience in internal audit, SOX compliance, internal controls, or related fields.

  • Graduate / Postgraduate / Inter CA (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

  • Working knowledge of SAP, particularly in the context of access and controls.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets for analysis and documentation.

  • Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and ability to work with multiple stakeholders across functions.



 

 

 

Preferred Qualifications (3-5 bullet points):

 

  • Exposure to SAP GRC for Sensitive Access and SoD reviews.

  • Experience using AI tools for analytics, automation, documentation support, or control monitoring.

  • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau or similar) to present audit findings, control results, and access analytics in a clear and impactful way.

  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with business, IT, and audit stakeholders.

  • Demonstrated ability to challenge existing processes, drive continuous improvement, and operate in a dynamic, change‑oriented environment.


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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