Colgate-Palmolive
Job title:
Financial Analyst
Company
Colgate-Palmolive
Job description
No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 160210 – Toronto, Ontario, CanadaWho 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!Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people and their pets? What about having the opportunity to connect with others across the world, full of stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions? If this is how you see your career, Hill’s is the place to be!Hill’s Pet Nutrition is a $2.3 Billion, global division of Colgate-Palmolive Company and the maker of Prescription Diet, Science Diet, and Healthy Advantage brand pet food. Our mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets by providing the best leading-edge pet nutrition technology, products, and expertise to pet owners, veterinary professionals and other key pet professionals worldwide. Our company is a globally recognized Best Place to Work.As Financial Analyst, you will have overall responsibility for liaising with CBS, coordinating month-end closing and reporting processes. Responsible for ensuring the accurate preparation of account analysis, including bank reconciliations and accruals analysis. Primary focus on 1) Month-end closing processes; 2) Monthly monitoring of NVO’s (T&E and Auto) spending vs. Budget & LE’s. Prepare monthly variance analysis and commentaries. 3) other business related tasks such as P2P (Procure to Pay) issue resolution, GR / IR reconciliation, SOX design and effectiveness, etc.Responsibilities:Financial Closing Process: Coordinate the month end closing process:
- Coordinate pre-closing & closing tasks. Prepare and distribute local closing calendar.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of journal entries by CBS
- Coordinate the preparation of the monthly closing deck for presentation to Division
- Review Balance Sheet (Working Capital), and GL accounts reconciliation, Cash Flow variance analysis as part of the closing deck
- Participate in the Intercompany reconciliation
Preparation, analysis and reporting:
- Local BS accounts reconciliation
- CBS BS account reconciliation and clearing review. First level approval
- GR / IR clearing
Local NVO’s – Travel & Entertainment and Auto:
- Prepare and maintain an NVO’s tracker for Budget & LE’s. Discuss with Budget owners actual results and accruals on a quarterly basis.
- Maintain lease vehicle database
Coupon Administration:
- Liaison with Marketing and 3rd party clearing house
- Liability analysis (3rd party report vs internal financial records)
- Coupon spend plan consolidation
- Actual vs Estimate variance analysis
Other Finance Functions:
- P2P Issue Resolution (CBS and local PO owners)
- Treasury activities support (ETC loan, Cash forecast, Bank attestation, etc)
- Government reporting (Whole Sales survey, Stewardship, etc)
- SOX Design Review and Effectiveness
- Other ad hoc
Basic Qualifications:
- 3+ years of previous accounting and financial analysis experience
- Completion of post secondary degree/diploma program/Bachelor’s degree with concentration in accounting, finance or related business subject(s).
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google collaboration tools
Additional Qualifications:
- Experience with SAP
- Accounting designation – CPA
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and attention to details
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 [email protected] with the subject “Accommodation Request” should you require accommodation.#LI-Hybrid
Expected salary
Location
Toronto, ON
Job date
Thu, 16 May 2024 02:43:27 GMT
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