Financial Services Analyst

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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, Tomā€™s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hillā€™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 childrenā€™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!Ā 

Job Purpose:

The Financial Services Analyst is responsible for the daily activities of financial services and costing.Ā  This role will be responsible for analyzing the Balance Sheet, NVOs, Inventory and cost including SOX compliance in these areas.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Manages the day to day Financial Services activities including but not limited to keeping clean balance sheet details and right-sized NVOs.
  • Responsible in completing and submission of monthly, quarterly & annual General Accounting related reports to corporate & division
  • Responsible for analyzing the critical metrics of Financial Services and Cost sections and coordinating steps for action within the local subsidiary
  • Responsible for accomplishing SOX steps for General Accounting and Cost
  • Responsible for analyzing variable expenses, cost, NVO and balance sheet.
  • Responsible for accuracy of owned balance sheet reconciliations and the resolution of reconciling items.Ā 
  • Responsible for the preliminary review of account analysis prepared by CBS General Accounting and for the coordination of reconciling item resolution.
  • Responsible for monitoring and analysis of purchase price variances and the corresponding MRE forecast
  • Responsible for fixed asset count and overall fixed asset management in coordination with CBS Supply Chain Finance Team
  • Responsible for coordinating twice a year wall-to-wall inventory counts
  • Responsible for coordinating SLOB disposal in compliance with BIR rules and regulations
  • Responsible for the coordination of PwC Audit Requirements
  • Responsible for SOX compliance covering Cost, Inventory and General Accounting
  • Responsible for FTG Value Chain reporting and validation of FTG savings for cost projects

Leadership/Supervision

Individual contributor, will require close coordination with CS&L, Supply Chain CBS and General Account CBS.

Education Experience and Skills Required:

Required:Ā Ā 

  • Bachelorā€™s Degree or equivalent experience in Accountancy or related course

Preferred:Ā Ā 

  • At least 2 years work experience in general accountingĀ 
  • Experience in external audit is an advantage

Skills:

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • High proficiency in MS Office Applications and Google Suite
  • Easily adapts to new system (Experience using SAP an advantage)
  • Good analytical skills and meticulousĀ 
  • Can work under pressure and/or for extended hours especially during month-end close

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 ā€” ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve ā€”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 [email protected] with the subject “Accommodation Request” should you require accommodation.

To apply for this job please visit jobs.colgate.com.

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