Job Title:  Finance Analyst - General Accounting & Tax

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 154113 - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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, champions 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.

Job Summary (Purpose) :

The role will be supporting Finance in the areas of Tax & General Accounting

Main Responsibilities:

• Preparation and the management of the tax relation streams - Income tax Return, Fringe Benefits Tax, BAS, Payroll Taxes by State & FTCQ
• General Accounting – Reconciliations of General Ledger Accounts, Accrual Management, GL Posting, Regional Bill outs, Qtr End Revenue Recognition and assisting in the preparation of Statutory Accounts. 
• Lease Management, SOX testing, yearly 10k Reporting, ABS surveys, 3rd Party royalties (contract review and audit) and assistance in insurance related matters (workers compensation and general insurance)

Required (Education, Knowledge required, Language skills, etc)

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Have at least 3-5 years’ experience in a professional accounting position.
• CPA or Chartered Accountants membership is preferable

Preferred Requirements:

• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Excel and Analysis and Google Suite Reports required
• Knowledge of internal control management, financial accounting and tax accounting required

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.

Are you interested in working for Colgate-Palmolive? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. 

For more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company’s web site at http://www.colgatepalmolive.com. To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® oral health education program, please visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com. To learn more about Hill's and the Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love program please visit http://www.hillspet.com. To learn more about Tom’s of Maine  please visit  http://www.tomsofmaine.com.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.