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:  Internship - Commercial Finance
Travel Required?:  No Travel
Posting Start Date:  08/12/2025

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #170812 - Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia

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.

What you will do:

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make a real impact within the finance function of a leading global FMCG company. You will not be on the sidelines; you will be a key contributor to several critical, high-priority projects. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Serve as the commercial finance liaison for indirect trade, jumping into the complex world of indirect business to protect financial integrity.

  • Interrogate high-stakes financial claims by partnering directly with key sales stakeholders across the organization.

  • Challenge, validate, and successfully resolve both ongoing and previously rejected claims, ensuring accurate trade spending.

  • Gain invaluable, direct exposure to core indirect trade operations, developing a deep understanding of the commercial business model.






Are you the one we’re looking for?

Key Requirements:

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. We are specifically looking for candidates with a strong foundation in accounting principles.

  • Strong academic performance with a minimum CGPA of 3.2.

  • A meticulous, proactive, and detail-oriented mindset with a high level of accuracy.

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.

  • Proficient in using Google Sheets / Microsoft Excel.

  • Available for a minimum internship duration of [e.g: 3-6 months].


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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