Associate Analyst, Accounts Payable

Colgate; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Mumbai is seeking an Associate Analyst, Accounts Payable to ensure accurate invoice processing and timely financial closing. You will review both PO and non-PO invoices, post entries, and support vendor reconciliations while maintaining data integrity.

In this role, you will handle GIT and accrual entries, address supplier inquiries, participate in SOP reviews, and contribute to continuous improvement and SOX documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum of 2+ years in accounts payable or related finance role.
• Proficient in SAP.
• Solid understanding of taxation principles.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and post PO and non-PO invoices (3rd party and inter-company).
• Understand and pass Goods in Transit (GIT) and accrual entries during book closings.
• Perform vendor account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze old vendor balances and flag exceptions in open POs.
• Generate and clear GR/IR reports and address supplier/intern inquiries.
• Support SOX documentation and participate in process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

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 recognized 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 programs 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: 9/22/26

Hybrid

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number#176181 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing 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.

He 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, 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 complete this request form should you require accommodation.
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