Regional Financial Accounting Analyst (Buenos Aires, B, AR)

<style type="text/css"> </style> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">No Relocation Assistance Offered<br>Job Number #174058 - Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina<br><br><strong>Who We Are</strong><br><br>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!<br><br>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.</span><br> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Role Summary: </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Regional Financial Accounting Analyst leads accounting processes and account analysis for the Southern Cone under both local standards and US GAAP, coordinating internal and external audits as well as the design of internal controls. They ensure transparency of financial statements and regulatory compliance for the organization.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Perform monthly closings under US GAAP and local accounting standards.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Analyze the accounts assigned to the department.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Organize balance sheet reviews to ensure all account analyses are completed accurately and on time.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Prepare local financial statements.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Coordinate and support the annual external audit process.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Manage local statutory accounting books.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Prepare the information required for the Tax team to prepare and file income tax returns.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Monitor bank reconciliations performed by the CBS.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Act as the main liaison between the subsidiary and CBS – Accounting R2R.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Upload the information required to report FTCQ for both forecasts and actuals.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Coordinate the corporate audit process together with the local audit team. </span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bachelor’s Degree in Public Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related field.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">2-3 years of experience in similar financial roles, preferably in multinational companies.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Intermediate to advanced English level.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Advanced Excel skills.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Solid accounting and financial knowledge.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience with Google Workspace.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">SAP knowledge.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience in multinational companies.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong analytical and dynamic profile.</span></p> </li> </ul><p><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Our Commitment to Inclusion</strong><br>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.</span><br><br><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer</strong><br>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.<br><br>Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. 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