Hybrid Cash, Credit & Collections Analyst

Colgate-Palmolive Company; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company in Mexico City is seeking a Cash, Credit & Collections Analyst to partner with cross‑functional teams. You will manage customer credit risk, drive collections, and ensure accurate cash posting to strengthen working capital.

The role operates in a hybrid model and reports to the Jr Team Lead, collaborating with Commercial CDTs, Local Finance, and CS&L to minimize DSO and support internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit/Collections, or Corporate Finance.
• Experience utilizing major ERP systems (such as SAP or Oracle) and automated cash application software or customer accounting portals.

Responsibilities

• Credit Risk Management: Evaluate customer creditworthiness through financial statements and credit agency reports, establishing risk-appropriate credit limits, payment terms, and risk mitigation strategies in compliance with corporate policies.
• Proactive Portfolio & Collections Strategy: Lead collection activities across designated accounts to minimize delinquency, driving root‑cause resolution on unpaid items through strong collaboration with cross‑functional partners and external accounts.
• Cash Application & Segregation: Oversee the accurate daily posting and reconciliation of incoming payments (ACH, Wires, Checks) while cleanly segregating open customer deductions for dedicated resolution workflows.
• Deductions & Audit Compliance: Validate, track, and resolve promotional, pricing, and logistics deduction claims, ensuring proper supporting documentation is maintained for internal controls and audit readiness.
• Financial Reporting & Month‑End Close: Monitor portfolio health metrics (DSO, Aging over 60/90 days), prepare cash forecasting updates, and assist with bad debt reserve calculations during month‑end closing cycles.
• Process Improvement & Digital Transformation: Participate in Cash-to-Order (C2C) continuous improvement initiatives, supporting the adoption of AI cash matching, automation tools, and streamlined communication workflows.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Credit/Collections

Corporate Finance

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

LIFT principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive Company in Mexico City is seeking a Cash, Credit & Collections Analyst to partner with cross‑functional teams. You will manage customer credit risk, drive collections, and ensure accurate cash posting to strengthen working capital.

The role operates in a hybrid model and reports to the Jr Team Lead, collaborating with Commercial CDTs, Local Finance, and CS&L to minimize DSO and support internal controls.