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