Analyst, Accounting & Reporting

Colgate Palmolive; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking an Analyst in Mumbai to manage end-to-end financial reporting and month-end closing in compliance with US GAAP and SOX. You will drive process improvements, mentor a global team, and deliver high-quality MIS for management decision-making.

The role requires strong communication skills and collaboration with local and international stakeholders to ensure accurate financial statements and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• B Com/ MBA
• Proficient knowledge of Indian GAAP, US GAAP and IFRS
• Proficient knowledge of Google Suite
• SAP experience
• Impactful communication and strong people management skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end financial reporting and month-end close
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and SOX controls
• Maintain strong internal controls and high accuracy per SOPs
• Perform intercompany transactions and cash application tasks
• Coordinate closing activities with local teams and management
• Support audit queries and drive process improvements

Skills

US GAAP

IFRS

Indian GAAP

Communication

People management

Education

B.Com/MBA

Tools

SAP

Google Suite

Job description

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number #173374 - 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: Analyst, Accounting & Reporting

• Finance

Brief introduction -

As a seasoned finance professional, you will oversee the end-to-end integrity of financial reporting and month-end closing processes while ensuring strict adherence to US GAAP standards. You will drive operational excellence through robust SOX compliance, continuous process improvements, and the delivery of high-quality MIS to support management decision-making. Beyond the numbers, you will act as a pivotal leader, mentoring a global team and fostering strong stakeholder relationships to ensure seamless service delivery.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Reconcile Balance Sheet Accounts, Bank accounts and follow up on open items
• Ensure that all the accounting is in compliance with the US GAAPs
• Ensure the effective controls are maintained to achieve high accuracy as per the internal company guidelines
• Execute intercompany transactions
• Perform cash application and Netting process for ICO customers/ICO Vendors
• Ensure accurate working and posting of Rule based journal entries
• Perform the entire range of activities pertaining to closing books of accounts in close co-ordination with local team/business
• Review and timely resolution of all audit queries
• Engage with local teams to stay aligned on all the processes, resolve issues on timely basis
• Undertake assessment cycles for seamless movement from FI to PA module at month end
• Perform all accounting activities as per the defined SOPs
• Review the SOP periodically and recommend necessary changes as and when needed in consultation with relevant stake holders
• Perform all the compliances as per SOX guidelines
• Participate in standardization and continuous improvement initiatives as well as other business partner initiatives
• Ensure prompt response to queries of local business

Required Qualifications

• B Com/ MBA
• Proficient knowledge of Indian GAAP, US GAAP and IFRS
• Proficient knowledge of Google Suite
• SAP experience
• Impactful communication and strong people management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• B Com/ MBA
• Proficient knowledge of Indian GAAP, US GAAP and IFRS
• Proficient knowledge of Google Suite
• SAP experience
• Impactful communication and strong people management 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.