Analyst, Accounts Payable

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Job Number #170806 - 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: Associate Analyst/Analyst -Accounts Payable

Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose:

• We are seeking a skilled and experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full accounts payable cycle and ensuring timely and accurate payment processing.
• Key responsibilities include overseeing invoice processing, managing vendor relationships, and maintaining compliance with financial policies and procedures. Additionally, proficiency in accounting software and skills in financial reporting would be highly beneficial.
• The Accounts Payable Specialist should be experienced in financial operations, vendor management, and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• The candidate should be comfortable in playing a lead role towards the evolution of financial processes across the global footprint

Responsibilities:

• Review, verify & post PO/NPO invoices (3rd Party/Inter-company)
• Understand and pass Goods in Transit and accrual entries at the time of periodic closing of books
• Maintain high efficiency and accuracy
• Perform vendor account reconciliation, resolve the differences and acquire sign offs
• Prepare MIS for meeting management requirements
• Prepare and Maintain SOX documentation
• Ensure adequate controls over the process are maintained
• Analyze old vendor balances and clear issues arising thereof
• Review of debit balances in vendor accounts and resolution of the same
• Review of open Purchase Orders and highlight exceptions
• Review Payment proposal, duplicate invoice checking

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Min 2+ year experience
• SAP
• Taxation knowledge (Withholding Tax, VAT)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong exposure to SAP
• Able to collaborate with internal stakeholders and possess good communication skills

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. #LI-Hybrid