Accounts Payable Financial Analyst (Temporary)

About the role

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a detail‑oriented Accounts Payable Financial Analyst on a temporary basis to join its corporate Finance team. Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, you will manage end‑to‑end invoice processing, ensure ledger integrity, and support financial closures for both local and international partners.

Key responsibilities

• Review, validate, and record standard and complex vendor invoices in SAP ERP, applying 3‑way match guidelines.
• Perform balance‑sheet reconciliations and analytical assessments on supplier accounts payable to achieve zero ledger variance before closures.
• Process and monitor statements for local and foreign suppliers, customs brokers, and transport companies.
• Calculate, issue, and distribute official local withholding tax certificates (VAT/IVA, Income Tax/ISLR).
• Serve as primary contact for internal units and external vendors regarding invoice status, ledger reconciliation, and payment schedules.
• Troubleshoot purchase‑order errors, price variances, and expense reports using corporate criteria.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Accounts Payable, General Accounting, or audit.
• Proficiency with Google Sheets and Excel.
• Intermediate level of English.

Required skills

• SAP ERP system
• Google Sheets
• Microsoft Excel