Associate Analyst,Accounting & Reporting

Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose

• Perform all accounting activities as per the defined SOBPs.
• Perform the entire range of activities pertaining to General accounting.
• Support Statutory audit and other activities
• Perform all the compliances as per SOX guidelines.
• Engage with Colgate Business teams and various stakeholders

Responsibilities:

• Reconcile Balance Sheet Accounts, Bank accounts and follow up on open items
• Ensure that all the accounting is in compliance with the US GAAP
• Ensure the effective controls are maintained to achieve high accuracy as per the internal company guidelines
• Execute intercompany transactions
• Perform cash application and Netting process for ICO customers/ICO Vendors
• Ensure accurate working and posting of Rule based journal entries
• Review and timely resolution of all audit queries
• Engage with local teams and regional team to stay aligned on all the processes, resolve issues on timely basis
• Undertake assessment cycles for seamless movement from FI to PA module at month end
• Review the SOP periodically and recommend necessary changes as and when needed in consultation with relevant stakeholders
• Timely submission and maintenance of SOX documentation
• Participate in standardization and continuous improvement initiatives as well as other business partner initiatives
• Ensure prompt response to queries of local business

Required Qualifications:

• Commerce, BMS, BAF, BIF graduate
• Post Graduate in Finance streams
• Working knowledge of US GAAP
• Working knowledge of ERP system is a must
• SAP experience desired

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong Collaboration
• Good communication
• Performing monthly GL analysis & review