CBS Accounting

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Job Number # Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico

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.

Job Summary
The Accounting & Reporting Analyst will be responsible for general accounting and financial reporting activities, including General Ledger analysis and month-end closing for entities of low to medium complexity. This role will support bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, local financial statements, and tax-related processes (including full VAT process for Mexico). The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including the shared service center in Mumbai, logistics, and local finance teams, to ensure accurate and timely financial information.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented accountant, eager to learn, with strong teamwork and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround requirements.

Responsibilities
Month-End Close & Reporting

• Perform month-end close activities for entities of low to medium complexity.
• Prepare and review General Ledger analysis to support accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses to support month-end closing (e.g., Other Income and Expenses, revaluation, and NVO).
• Prepare local financial statements for low-complexity entities, primarily in Mexico.
• Prepare and/or support CFN reporting and other corporate reporting requirements.

Reconciliations & Accounting Processes

• Perform and/or review bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of differences.
• Coordinate with the Mumbai team responsible for bank reconciliations, ensuring quality and completeness of their work.
• Review intercompany reconciliations and follow up on discrepancies with relevant stakeholders.
• Manage the end-to-end VAT process for Mexico, ensuring compliance with local regulations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with logistics, shared service centers, and local finance teams to resolve accounting issues and support operational needs.
• Present monthly closing reports to subsidiaries and provide explanations as needed.
• Support the preparation and review of financial statements for Mexico, particularly for real estate entities.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives (e.g., customs/pedimentos projects and other process improvement activities).

Continuous Improvement & Teamwork

• Actively contribute to process improvements and efficiency initiatives in accounting and reporting.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork, communication, and willingness to support colleagues across different locations and time zones.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Contaduría Pública).
• 1–2 years of experience in general accounting, taxes and budget and planning.
• Experience with SAP.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, basic analyses, data handling).
• Intermediate to advanced level of English.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with DOMO or other business intelligence / reporting tools.
• Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Drive).
• Good communication skills and willingness to collaborate with cross-functional and international teams.
• High sense of responsibility, ownership, and accountability.

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.