Associate Analyst, Accounts Payable

Oct 17, 2026 6 hr. ago

Colgate-Palmolive Associate Analyst, Accounts Payable

Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose :

To review, validate and process invoice payments,Stakeholder Engagement,Month-End Close

Responsibilities:

Payment Processing and Analysis:

Prepare, analyze, and execute payment proposals for both third-party vendors and intercompany transactions, adhering to strict scheduled dates and bank cutoff times to ensure timely disbursements.
Maintain 100% accuracy and efficiency throughout the payment initiation process, minimizing errors and ensuring compliance.
Initiate manual payments accurately and promptly upon request, managing exceptions effectively.
Ensure all processed payments are meticulously recorded, and reconciled, providing a clear audit trail.

Stakeholder Engagement and Issue Resolution:

Proactively engage with crucial stakeholders including banks, subsidiaries, and vendors to facilitate smooth payment operations and address any emerging issues.
Efficiently respond to vendor and invoice-related inquiries, providing timely resolutions to payment-related issues.

Financial Control and Compliance:

Prepare and analyze duplicate payment reports to identify and prevent erroneous disbursements.
Regularly prepare and submit documentation for SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) and other audit requirements, ensuring full compliance with internal controls and external regulations.
Conduct regular reviews of debit balances and aged balances in vendor accounts, actively resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate ledger records.

Month-End Close and Process Improvement:

Ensure the timely and accurate completion of month-end closing activities for accounts payable.
Actively identify and participate in continuous process improvement initiatives within the accounts payable function, aiming to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control.
Ensure that all Standard Operating Business Procedures (SOBPs) are updated in a timely manner, reflecting current processes and best practices.

Invoice Management:

Review, verify, and accurately post both Purchase Order (PO) and Non-Purchase Order (NON-PO) invoices into the accounting system, ensuring proper coding and approvals.

Required (Education, Knowledge required, Language skills, etc)

Preferred Qualification and experience:

Skills