Job Description

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 159568 - Midrand, Gauteng, South AfricaWho We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom's of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Pet Nutrition.We are recognised for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children's oral health.If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!Job PurposeThey oversee and manage the use of organizations' finances, including cash flow, asset and liability levels, and credit and investment income.Key AccountabilitiesBanking Administration

• The management and control of:

• i.e. changing of bank signatories, liaising with legal to get board resolutions etc.
• Know your customer updates

Timely postings

• Ensure timely posting of each subsidiary's transactions

Negotiation Skills

• Negotiate banking facilities, bank charges and interest rates

Compliance

• Manage Sarbarnes Oaxley files and ensure compliance for all subs
• Complete exchange control applications
• Submission of documents for Merchanting transactions
• Manage and provide support for Internal & External Audits

Reporting

• Quarterly FD Attestation
• Quarterly Division reporting requirements

Payments

• Timely uploading of payments in the banking portals
• Track Citibank payments in SAP
• Ensure payments are released on time
• Timely submission of Foreign Payments schedules to the bank
• Ensure sufficient cash on hand for ZA11 Payments

Bank debits and Reconciling

• Ensure that subsidiaries are advised of all RD cheques and EFT customer funds that have been returned
• Ensure that all direct bank debits are charged to the correct vendor accounts
• Ensure that all reconciling items on bank recons are actioned on a timely basis

Monthly & weekly deadlines

• Ensure that monthly closing deadlines are met for all bank related transactions
• Ensure that weekly Cash flow analysis are done
• Ensure Month end Cash forecast is completed
• Managing the MDM Bank data validation process
• Overseeing day-to-day Banking financial activities
• Any adhoc treasury related tasks

Required Qualifications

• B.Com Finance/Accounting Degree
• Minimum of one year in a corporate finance environment

Ability to manage multiple priorities in line with established guidelines.Analytical SkillsComputer literacy, especially SAP and Microsoft Office programsOur Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.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 contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.#LI-Hybrid

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