Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
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Job Title:  Corporate Senior Auditor
Travel Required:  Travel - 25% of time
Posting Start Date:  12/16/20
Temporarily Remote

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 94800 - Warsaw, Mazovia, Poland

Responsibilities:

  • Obtain and perform appropriate analysis of data for the audit entity to assess risk(s), develop an audit program to address identified risk(s), prepare the audit planning memorandum, conduct appropriate audit tests, and ensure that testing is completed as scheduled and documented in compliance with departmental standards.

  • Understand and be familiar with technology and leading practices specific to audit analytics to help drive strategic benefits in the areas of audit quality, efficiency and value. It is important to show initiative to understand business trends and needs and be eager to learn new technologies on data analytics.

  • Prepare the exit meeting agenda and presentation, leading the exit meeting, developing the discussion draft of the audit report and submitting the draft to the senior audit management for review, comments, and approval.

  • Follow up on audit findings to ensure timely and proper remediation.

  • Establish and maintain constructive relationships with local business unit personnel, and keep senior audit management informed in a timely manner of the progress and issues identified during the audit as well as constantly monitor the progress of the audit.

  • Review staff auditors' work to ensure that it was performed in compliance with the program and departmental audit quality standards, provide timely feedback regarding individual performance, and provide direction and timely support to the audit team in all phases of the audit field work, including on the job training when required.

  • Look for opportunities to improve by identifying and facilitating resolution of all issues that may inhibit the audit team's performance and resolving any outstanding questions/issues related to the audit.

  • Conduct  special reviews and projects as directed by senior management.

  • Understand business trends and stay up-to-date on standards as well as stay abreast of company and external policies and procedures.

  • Liaise with corporate personnel for clarification on application of policies and procedures.

 

Qualification:

  • University Degree in Finance or equivalent.

  • Min. 5 year of relevant experience in audit 

  • Fluent in English (written and spoken).

  • Excellent command of MS Office Tool (Excel) and scripting/macros.

  • Working knowledge of SAP.

  • Working knowledge of business and financial processes and internal controls (GAAP, SOX, etc.).

  • Strong analytical and follow up skills.

  • Results oriented.

  • Autonomous, promoting team-work, problem solving.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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.

Are you interested in working for Colgate-Palmolive? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. 

For more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company’s web site at http://www.colgatepalmolive.com. To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® oral health education program, please visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com. To learn more about Hill's and the Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love program please visit http://www.hillspet.com. To learn more about Tom’s of Maine  please visit  http://www.tomsofmaine.com.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.
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