Associate Team Leader

Colgate-Palmolive Company Maharashtra, India

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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.

Information at a Glance

Job Title: Associate Team Lead, Accounts Payable

Travel Required?: No Travel

Posting Start Date: 4/13/26

Hybrid

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #172490 - 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.

Title: Associate Team Leader

Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose (3-4 sentences max.):

Influencing change and owning critical end-to-end processes, you will lead the Accounts Payable (S2P) operations from our CBS Mumbai center. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing, managing vendor accounts, and driving month-end close activities while upholding strong SOX compliance and controls. As an Associate Team Leader, you will coach and onboard team members, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and identify opportunities for continuous process improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities (bullet points):

Analysis and Operations: Review and post PO/NPO invoices, resolve debit and aged balances in vendor accounts, manage open Purchase Orders and GRIR items, ensure timely closing of books, review payment proposals, handle escalations, drive KPIs, and ensure SOX compliance and documentation.
Team Leadership: Perform functional onboarding, review team performance, provide feedback, identify training needs, and coach team members.
Compliance and Documentation: Verify supporting documentation (invoices, PO, GRIR, freight, tax rates), ensure accounting aligns with company policies, and keep all SOBPs (Standard Operating Procedures) updated.
Collaboration: Collaborate with business partners, facilitate functional learning, drive/participate in special and global projects, and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders, auditors, and Global IT.
Innovation: Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement in the AP workflow and develop business insights from data.

Required Qualifications (3-5 bullet points):

Experience: 8-10 years of experience in Accounts Payable
People/Project: 2-3 years of experience with people/project management and performance evaluation
Education: B Com, Inter CA, or MBA.
Knowledge: Familiarity with SOX, US GAAP, and IFRS.

Preferred Qualifications (3-5 bullet points):

Education: B Com, Inter CA, or MBA.
Experience: Previous experience in Accounts Payable is essential, including working effectively with multiple teams and engaging with business partners across virtual platforms.

Technical Proficiency: Proficient knowledge of SAP (FI/CO/PA/MM modules), G Suite, Excel, DOMO, and BI Tools.

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.

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