Senior Auditor (F/M)

Colgate-Palmolive; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 151,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Medicover healthcare

Sport card

PPK

Stock saving plan

Meal allowance

Company store

Rewards program

Social fund

EAP

Referral program

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Warsaw is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to conduct periodic reviews of financial and operating activities across the company and affiliates. You will ensure policies are applied and support the Audit Committee with assurance on internal controls.

The role requires collaboration with Corporate Audit and global finance teams, with travel up to 65% (majority international). A CPA/CIA is preferred and Big Four experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA, CIA or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Public Accounting experience, ideally Big Four, preferred (external role).
• 4–5 years of relevant Audit or Finance experience required.
• Knowledge of GAAP and SOX is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and perform data analysis for audits to assess risks and design audit programs.
• Prepare audit planning memoranda and meeting agendas; present findings to senior management.
• Follow up on audit findings to ensure timely remediation.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local business unit personnel and senior audit management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Computing skills

Auditing experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CIA preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #176134 - Warsaw, Mazovia, Poland

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.

What you’ll do

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for conducting periodic reviews of financial and operating activities of the Company, its subsidiaries and other affiliates, to provide assurance to Management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors that established policies and procedures are properly applied. The employee also performs special reviews, as requested by senior management. All Colgate Audit activities should be conducted in compliance with Company policies, departmental quality and assurance guidelines and applicable policies, procedures and professional standards.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• You are an Auditor who is able to:
  • Obtain and perform appropriate analysis of data for the audit entity to assess risk(s), develop audit program to address identified risk(s), prepare the audit planning memorandum, conduct appropriate audit tests, and ensure that testing is completed as scheduled and documented in compliance with departmental standards.
  • Prepare the audit meetings agenda and presentation, leading the meetings, developing the discussion draft of the audit report and submitting the draft to the senior audit management for review, comments and approval.
  • Follow up on audit findings to ensure timely and proper remediation
• You are a collaborator- In this role, you’ll establish and maintain constructive relationships with local business unit personnel, and keep senior audit management informed in a timely manner of the progress and issues identified during the audit as well as constantly monitor the progress of the audit
• You are a Leader- You will review staff auditors' work to ensure that it was performed in compliance with the program and departmental audit quality standards, provide timely feedback regarding individual performance, and provide direction and timely support to the audit team in all phases of the audit field work, including on the job training when required
• You are an innovator and problem solver- You will look for opportunities to improve by identifying and facilitating resolution of all issues that may inhibit audit team's performance and resolving any outstanding questions/issues related to the audit. You’ll also conduct special reviews and projects as directed by senior management.
• You are curious- It's important to understand business trends and stay up-to-date on standards as well as stay abreast of company and external policies and procedures. You’ll also need to liaise with corporate personnel for clarification on application of policies and procedures.

Working Relationships (Key partnerships and reporting relationships)

• Does this position supervise: No
• Corporate Audit Director and Associate Directors
• Other Corporate Audit Senior Auditors and Team Members
• Global (all Hubs/Subsidiaries) Finance Directors, Finance Managers and Finance Teams
• Global (all Hubs/Subsidiaries) Process Owners across multiple functions such as Customer Development, Legal and Human Resources
• CBS Global Process Owners and CBS Regional Process Owners and Team Members
• Corporate Functions such as SOX Manager, Financial Reporting, Corporate and International Tax, Corporate and International Accounting
• GIT and Global Security
• External Auditors

What you’ll bring

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance required,
• CPA, CIA or equivalent strongly preferred
• Public Accounting, preferably Big Four, experience required (only for external)
• 4- 5 years of relevant Audit or Finance experience required
• Exposure to manufacturing industry strongly preferred
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 65% of the time, the majority being international travel
• Analytical and computer skills including proficiency in Google Suite (Docs/ Sheets/Slides) and/or Microsoft
• Knowledge of SAP a plus
• Working knowledge of business and financial processes and internal controls (GAAP, SOX, etc.)
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• An inquisitive mind, with an appetite for discovery
• Ability to recognize and act on deviations from both GAAP and sound internal control principles
• Foreign language knowledge a plus
• Ethical conduct, integrity and objectivity in all circumstances
• Strict adherence to the company's code of conduct and values
• The position will be based in Warsaw. No Relocation Assistance Offered.

What we can offer

• Salary Range: 13500PLN - 17400PLN gross per month
• Salary payment frequency: monthly

The salary level is determined by the objective evaluation of the position's requirements, such as required skills, effort, responsibility, and working conditions, which places the role into a specific level within the company's compensation framework.

Employees will also be eligible to the annual bonus plan - on target 8% of base annual salary linked to company and individual performance.

The conditions of payment of the salary and benefits referred to above are regulated by the Employer’s Remuneration regulations which shall be submitted to employment candidates at the later stage of the recruitment process.Benefits Package

Benefits Package

• Group insurance and Medicover healthcare package (employee contribution is 1 PLN for each benefit monthly);
• Dental care subsidy;
• Sport card (Medicover Sport);
• Employee Capital Plan (PPK) with employer contribution above mandated one;
• Company Stock Saving Plan;
• Co-financing of meals in the amount of PLN 200 gross per month;
• Store with company products;
• Financial and in-kind rewards for additional achievements;
• Social Fund (holidays contribution, prepaid cards for Christmas, Majówka and Sport&Culture);
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Employee referral program;

Detailed Information Regarding Benefits Will Be Provided Additionally.

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.