Finance Trainee

Colgate-Palmolive; Hout Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Colgate-Palmolive as a Finance Trainee in Hout Bay, where you will engage in a 24-month program designed for early-career graduates. Successful candidates will experience job rotations and project assignments, with opportunities for permanent roles based on performance. This role requires a B.Com Honours Degree and involves strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.Com Honours Degree required in any relevant field.
• 0 - 2 years of working experience preferred.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience via job rotations and project assignments.
• Potential permanent role post program based on performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

B.Com Honours Degree in Accounting Science

B.Com Honours Degree in Financial Science

B.Com Honours Degree in Taxation

B.Com Honours Degree in Economics

B.Com Honours Degree in Statistics

B.Com Honours Degree in Data Science

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#167475 - Hout Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.

Scope of Program

With this program, Hill's Pet Nutrition South Africa provides early in career graduates the opportunity to start their development & growth journey in our Finance Function.

Successful candidates will gain learning experience via job rotations and project assignments. Upon successful completion of the 24-month program, the Finance Trainee can be offered a permanent role in the company based on performance and business needs.

Education / Experience / Competencies Required :

• Minimum B.Com Honours Degree in either;

  • Accounting Science

  • Financial Science

  • Taxation

  • Economics

  • Statistics

  • Data Science

• 0 - 2 years of working experience

• Possess analytical & problem-solving skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Result-focused with strong leadership, and able to work well in a team-oriented environment

• Strong implementation/team building/collaboration and project management skills

• Outspoken

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, colour, 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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