SPECIALIST / SENIOR SPECIALIST - FINANCE JOB DETAILS

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country #  - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 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 recognized 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!     You are an Analyst - Having experience of managing and books of accounts in compliance with Ind AS (IGAAP) and being able to handle complexities of business transactions and collaborating closely with auditors and other teams.
Perform the entire range of activities pertaining to closing books of statutory books and management accounts.
The periodic closing of the statutory books for the listed entity in accordance with the period end schedule.
Preparing financials and cashflow as a part of books of accounts of a listed company.
Prepare and present Board deck to Finance director and CEO of CPIL  listed company; ensure accuracy of data going into audit report, annual report and for other statutory compliances Review GL analysis, open item clearing and escalate as the need arises for resolution & present GL analysis to Regional & Business Partners to enable necessary actions.
Maintenance of the integrity and accuracy of transaction recording (journals, adjustments, allocations, I/Co transaction) daily.
Provide accurate and timely data for Tax audit, ESIC audit, PF audit etc.
Prepare & present MIS for process performance & ensure corrective actions implemented for findings.
The reconciliation of closings between different SAP modules, with Banks and between sets of books where appropriate, The enforcement of Approval Policies & Limits, while supervising the adequate SOX Reviews and documentation, managing the remediation of any exceptions.
Perform all the compliances as per SOX guidelines.
Identify and train team members to build knowledge backups.
You connect the dots - Ensure that all the accounting is in compliance with the Ind AS.
Ensure the effective controls are maintained to achieve high accuracy as per the internal company guidelines.
Gaining knowledge on new rules and application of the same in books of accounts.
Review team goals and KPIs & find opportunities to simplify & drive process efficiency.
eview of team performance and provide relevant feedback, discover training needs of team and mentor accordingly.
You are a collaborator - Effective Coordination and communication with external & internal auditors and ensure controls at all times.
Review and timely resolution of all audit queries.
Review the SOP periodically and recommend vital changes as and when needed in consultation with relevant collaborators.
You are an innovator - Participate in standardization and continuous improvement initiatives as well as other business partner initiatives.
Proactively taking efforts to improvise the process.
Self strive to work on issues or queries with persistence till the successful results are achieved.
Problem solving demeanor for audit/non-audit issues.
What experience and knowledge will you bring? Chartered  Accountant with 4+ years’ of proven experience in statutory accounting/closing.
Proven understanding of Ind AS.
Proven understanding of SAP ERP is a must Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Solid understanding of MS Office.
#LI-RS2 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 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 with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.
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