Global Accounting & Taxes Specialist — Hybrid

Colgate-Palmolive Company; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company is seeking a CBS Accounting & Taxes Specialist in Mexico City to deliver accurate financial reporting, journal entries, and GL oversight in a hybrid environment. You will drive intercompany reconciliations, core financial analysis, and ensure compliance with US GAAP and local GAAP, while supporting tax planning and audits.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in general accounting, strong SAP experience, advanced Excel skills, and proficiency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in General Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• At least 4+ years of professional experience in general ledger accounting, financial reconciliation, or financial analysis.
• Hands-on experience managing direct/indirect taxes, withholdings, and statutory tax reporting/audits.
• Hands-on proficiency with SAP financial modules and advanced Microsoft Excel functions.
• Intermediate English language proficiency (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close (MEC) execution and balance sheet review for assigned subsidiaries.
• Perform end-to-end bank and intercompany reconciliations, resolving open items.
• Prepare financial reporting deliverables, cash flow schedules, and 10-K related documentation.
• Maintain tax balances on the general ledger for direct/indirect taxes and withholdings.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors as needed.
• Support in responding to tax requirements and audits.
• Prepare corporate tax reporting requirements including quarterly reports and 10-K figures.
• Execute ad-hoc financial analyses and variance tracking across SG&A, sales controls, and other accounts.
• Partner with Global Business Services during banking and GL analyses, and test finance system enhancements.

Skills

Excel advanced

English—intermediate

Tax analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in General Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

SAP BPC

Financial Closing Cockpit (FCC)

Google Workspace

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive Company is seeking a CBS Accounting & Taxes Specialist in Mexico City to deliver accurate financial reporting, journal entries, and GL oversight in a hybrid environment. You will drive intercompany reconciliations, core financial analysis, and ensure compliance with US GAAP and local GAAP, while supporting tax planning and audits.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in general accounting, strong SAP experience, advanced Excel skills, and proficiency in English.