Senior Specialist - Accounting and Financial Reporting

Sr. Specialist, Accounting & Reporting No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number #177163 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Who We Are Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name! Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all. Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose: Driving the core financial integrity of a premier listed entity, you will directly influence how our global business tracks and presents its enduring success to top leadership and investors. In this strategic role based in Mumbai, you will own the periodic statutory closings, lead end-to-end Ind AS compliance, and prepare high-visibility board decks for our Finance Director and CEO. You will collaborate daily with cross-functional partners and external auditors while championing process standardizations across complex corporate transactions. Joining Colgate means giving your career a reason to smile every day by building robust financial systems in an authentic, values-driven environment. Responsibilities: Own Statutory Closings & Reporting: Lead the end-to-end periodic closing of statutory and management books for the listed entity in accordance with Ind AS (IGAAP) schedules. Present Executive & Board Decks: Prepare financial statements, cash flow analyses, and board presentations directly delivered to the Finance Director and CEO of CPIL. Ensure Regulatory & Audit Compliance : Supervise data accuracy for the annual report, audit report, tax audit, ESIC audit, PF audit, and mandatory SOX documentation/controls. Manage GL & Cross-Module Reconciliations : Review General Ledger analysis, execute open-item clearing, and oversee reconciliations across SAP modules, bank accounts, and intercompany transactions. Liaise with Auditors & Stakeholders: Act as the primary contact for external and internal auditors, proactively driving query resolution and maintaining rigorous governance. Drive Continuous Process Improvement : Identify operational bottlenecks, periodically update standard operating procedures (SOPs), and optimize accounting workflows to enhance reporting speed and accuracy. Coach & Develop Talent : Review team KPIs, conduct performance feedback, identify technical training needs, and build reliable operational knowledge backups within the finance team. Participate in standardization and continuous improvement initiatives as well as other business partner initiatives. Proactively taking efforts to improvise the process. Self drive to work on issues or queries with patience till the successful results are achieved. Problem solving attitude for audit/non-audit issues. Independently and confidently communicating with auditors and cross functional stakeholders. Required Qualifications: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) certification. 3+ years of post-qualification experience in statutory accounting and financial closing. Proven technical mastery of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS / IGAAP) and statutory reporting frameworks. Hands-on proficiency with SAP ERP enterprise systems. Strong proficiency in MS Office tools (particularly advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint). Preferred Qualifications: Experience handling the books of accounts and disclosures for a publicly listed company. Proven track record in SOX compliance frameworks, internal financial controls, and statutory audit management. Demonstrated ability to independently liaise with executive leadership, regional stakeholders, and external audit teams. Strong problem-solving abilities and a continuous improvement mindset toward process automation and standard operating procedure updates. Prior background in the Consumer Goods (CPG/FMCG) or large-scale manufacturing sector. #LI-MP1 Our Commitment to Inclusion Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business. 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 complete this request form should you require accommodation. #LI-Hybrid Experience Level Senior Level