Audit Analyst - Trainee (Contractual Role)

Colgate-palmolive; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a data analytics trainee to partner with the Audit Analytics team. You will develop self-service dashboards for audit tests and collaborate on RPA projects. A genuine self-starter with strong communication is ideal for this role.

The position supports data-driven auditing with emphasis on SQL, data visualization, and basic Python. This role offers growth within a sustainability-minded company and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• 2+ years of data analytics experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in SQL and data visualization.
• Basic Python; ML/AI experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing the data analytic tests for internal audit projects.
• Preprocess data from data lake using SQL.
• Perform descriptive, statistical, and text analytics to test regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain supporting documents.
• Communicate with the audit team, functional teams and stakeholders.
• Provide additional support on audits.
• Consolidate data into actionable visualizations and insights.

Skills

SQL

Data visualization

Python (basic)

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer science or related field

Tools

Machine Learning

Job description

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition. We are recognised for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health. If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!

Job Overview

A trainee will work in partnership with an audit analytics team for performing data analysis to support the audit process. The Candidate will work with the Audit Analytics team and Audit team to develop self service dashboards for audit tests, collaborate with different teams for Robotic process automation (RPA) projects. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing the data analytic tests for assigned internal audit projects
• Preprocess (Clean and transform) the data from data lake using SQL
• Perform descriptive, statistical, and text analytics to test if the business is meeting its operational, financial, and regulatory requirements
• Create and maintain supporting documents
• Communicate with the audit team, functional teams and stakeholders
• Performs additional duties as assigned or Provide additional support on audits
• Partner with Center of Excellence (COE) Group and RPA subject matter experts to identify and implement efficiency and quality improvement opportunities within the CAD
• Consolidate and synthesize data into actionable visualizations and clearly articulate the insights reflected

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer science or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in data analytics or a related field is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in SQL & Data visualization.
• Basic Python (good to have).
• Experience on machine learning and artificial intelligence (good to have).

Our Commitment to Sustainability

With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

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 contact [e-mail] with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.