Job Title:  Senior General Accountant

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 159838 - Warsaw, Mazovia, Poland

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
 

Purpose:

Prepare, maintain, periodic close and management of the general ledger and financial accounting books for one or more serviced subsidiary and legal entity. Assist the serviced subsidiary in the maintenance and close of the statutory accounting books. Apply adequate internal controls in compliance to SOX rules and the Colgate Financial Policy.

Key Accountabilities:

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

• The periodic closing of the statutory books for the serviced subsidiary in accordance with the period end schedule;

• Creation and issuance of related Financial Statements after any appropriate eliminations or consolidations, together with the provision of selected government information;

• Responsibility for approval of the subsidiary statutory accounts will remain with local Finance; 

• 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;

• Assist the Regional General Accounting Manager in managing and coaching a team of General Accountants / Junior General Accountants.

Qualifications:

• min 3 years of experience in accounting;
• A master degree in finance/accounting area;
• Very good command of English;
• Well-grounded knowledge of SAP;
• Strong analytical and communication skills;
• Accuracy and attention to details;
• Excellent organization, problem solving & attention to details skills;
• Ability to work with other cultures;
• Team player highly motivated, flexible.

Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

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 contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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