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:  Credit to Cash Accountant with French
Travel Required:  No Travel
Posting Start Date:  8/14/20
Temporarily Remote

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 87488 - Warsaw, Mazovia, Poland

Responsibilities:

 

  • Reviewing customer deductions and matching with the supporting documents
  • Notifying local finance via workflow of customer issues or for documentation support
  • Matching and settling rebates (rebate agreements to dispute cases)
  • Issuing customer credit notes
  • Clearing credit notes and associated dispute cases
  • Handling customer issues and requests from local teams (Customer Development Finance, Customer Service&Logistics, etc.)
  • Analysis of customer payment history and account balances
  • Generating past due notices to customer
  • Contacting customers for payment and documenting their response
  • Escalating collection issues to Team Lead and local sales staff
  • Assessing and recommending escalated issues for write offs
  • Generating and preparing periodic statements for customers
  • Monitoring customer performance vs. payment commitments
  • Performing customer credit analysis utilizing customer financial documentation, payment history and external (3rd party) data (if available) to recommend customer credit limits, payment terms and risk classes
  • Interaction with local teams for approvals of customer credit limits and additional information requirements

 

Qualifications:

  • min 1 year of experience in finance and/or accounting function (accounts receivable)
  • Very good command of English and French
  • Financial/Accounting/Economics related university or college degree
  • Results oriented, promoting team work, customer oriented
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently, execute tasks immediately and show initiative within a team environment

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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