Senior Auditor

No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number #New York, New York, United States 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. In today's dynamic and global environment, it is an exciting time to be a part of the Audit team at Colgate. Our highly energetic and focused Audit team is dedicated to ensuring Colgate Palmolive continues to live up to our highest standards. This is also an amazing opportunity to travel and meet amazing Colgate people all over the world! What role will you play as a member of the Audit team? The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for conducting periodic reviews of financial and operating activities of the Company, its subsidiaries and other affiliates, to provide assurance to Management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors that established policies and procedures are properly applied. The employee also performs special reviews, as requested by senior management. All Colgate Audit activities should be conducted in compliance with Company policies, departmental quality and assurance guidelines and applicable policies, procedures and professional standards. Who are you? You are an Auditor who is able to: Obtain and perform appropriate analysis of data for the audit entity to assess risk(s), develop 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. 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 You are a collaborator- In this role, you'll 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 You are a Leader- You will 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 You are an innovator and problem solver- You will look for opportunities to improve by identifying and facilitating resolution of all issues that may inhibit audit team's performance and resolving any outstanding questions/issues related to the audit. You'll also conduct special reviews and projects as directed by senior management. You are curious- It's important to understand business trends and stay up-to-date on standards as well as stay abreast of company and external policies and procedures. You'll also need to liaise with corporate personnel for clarification on application of policies and procedures. Required Qualifications Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance 2+ years of relevant Audit or Finance Public Accounting, preferably Big Four Willingness and ability to travel up to 65% of the time, the majority being international travel Analytical and computer skills including proficiency in Google Suite (Docs/ Sheets/Slides) and/or Microsoft Working knowledge of business and financial processes and internal controls (GAAP, SOX, etc.) Excellent communication and writing skills Well-developed interpersonal skills An inquisitive mind, with an appetite for discovery Ability to recognize and act on deviations from both GAAP and sound internal control principles Ethical conduct, integrity and objectivity in all circumstances Strict adherence to the company's code of conduct and values Preferred Qualifications MBA CPA, CIA or equivalent strongly preferred Exposure to manufacturing industry Knowledge of SAP Foreign language knowledge a plus Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $91,200.00 - $144,000.00 USD Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles. Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Achieving our purpose starts with our people "” ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve "”and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way. 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. For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here ( . #LI-Hybrid

Created: 2024-11-09