Associate Analyst, Accounts Payable

Oct 17, 2026 Oct 21, 2026 1 view

Colgate-Palmolive Associate Analyst, Accounts Payable

Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose:

Associate Analyst with a strong focus on ensuring accurate and efficient accounts payable operations.
He should have a comprehensive understanding of invoice processing, reconciliation, and financial controls, aimed at maintaining high data integrity and supporting timely financial closing.
This role involves not only day-to-day execution but also proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives

Responsibilities:

Review, verify, and post purchase order (PO) and non-PO invoices (both 3rd party and inter-company), ensuring high efficiency and accuracy.
Understand and accurately pass Goods in Transit (GIT) and accrual entries during periodic book closings.
Perform vendor account reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and secure necessary sign-offs.
Analyze old vendor balances, review debit balances, and resolve issues, including flagging exceptions in open Purchase Orders.
Generate, analyze, and clear Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GR/IR) reports, and address Level 2 support inquiries from suppliers and internal customers.
Review the SOP periodically and recommend necessary changes as and when needed in consultation with relevant stake holders
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:

Education: Bachelor's Degree
Experience: Minimum of 2+ years in accounts payable or a related finance role.
Systems: Proficient in SAP.
Taxation: Solid understanding of taxation principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

Skills