Associate Analyst, Accounts Payable

Colgate; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Mumbai seeks an Associate Analyst to focus on accurate accounts payable operations, invoice processing, and timely financial close.

You will handle PO and non-PO invoices, GIT/accrual entries, vendor reconciliations, and support SOX documentation while collaborating with internal teams.

This hybrid role offers growth opportunities within a global consumer products company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.
• Minimum of 2+ years in accounts payable or related finance role.
• Proficient in SAP with strong data integrity and controls.
• Solid understanding of taxation principles.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and post PO and non-PO invoices (3rd party and inter-company).
• Pass Goods in Transit (GIT) and accrual entries during period-end closings.
• Perform vendor account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze old vendor balances and flag PO exceptions.
• Generate and clear GR/IR reports and address inquiries from suppliers and internal customers.
• Review SOPs and contribute to continuous improvement with stakeholders.
• Timely submission and maintenance of SOX documentation.
• Participate in standardization and business partner initiatives.
• Respond promptly to queries from local business.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

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.

Job Title: Associate Analyst, Accounts Payable

Travel Required?: No Travel

Posting Start Date: 13/08/2026

Hybrid

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number#175502 - 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.

Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose:

Associate Analyst with a strong focus on ensuring accurate and efficient accounts payable operations.

Candidates should have a comprehensive understanding of invoice processing, reconciliation, and financial controls, aimed at maintaining high data integrity and supporting timely financial closing.

This role involves not only day-to-day execution but also proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives

Responsibilities:

• Review, verify, and post purchase order (PO) and non-PO invoices (both 3rd party and inter-company), ensuring high efficiency and accuracy.
• Understand and accurately pass Goods in Transit (GIT) and accrual entries during periodic book closings.
• Perform vendor account reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and secure necessary sign-offs.
• Analyze old vendor balances, review debit balances, and resolve issues, including flagging exceptions in open Purchase Orders.
• Generate, analyze, and clear Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GR/IR) reports, and address Level 2 support inquiries from suppliers and internal customers.
• Review the SOP periodically and recommend necessary changes as and when needed in consultation with relevant stake holders
• Timely submission and maintenance of SOX documentation
• Participate in standardization and continuous improvement initiatives as well as other business partner initiatives
• Ensure prompt response to queries of local business

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: Minimum of 2+ years in accounts payable or a related finance role.

Systems: Proficient in SAP.

Taxation: Solid understanding of taxation principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good communication
• Performing monthly GL analysis & review

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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