Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country Job Number166629 : 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, lets build a brighter, healthier future for all. About Colgate:Palmolive Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of connecting with others across the world, full of stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be Our diligent household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. We win as a global organization by continually learning and collaborating. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our enduring success. If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day. The Experience: In todays multifaceted Fin:Tech environment, its an exciting time to be part of the Accounts Payable team at Colgate Our Finance experts and innovative team is dedicated to driving growth for Colgate Palmolive in this constantly evolving landscape. What role will you play as a member of Colgate's Accounts Payable team? We are seeking a skilled and experienced Associate Team Lead : Accounts Payable to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end to end accounts payable activities and Team performance management. Key responsibilities include overseeing invoice processing, managing vendor relationships, Payment processing and maintaining compliance with financial policies and procedures. Additionally, proficiency in accounting software and skills in financial reporting would be highly beneficial. The Associate Team Lead : Accounts Payable should be experienced in financial operations, vendor management, and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. The candidate should be comfortable in playing a lead role towards the evolution of financial processes across the global footprint. Who are you... You are a function expert : You will manage day:to:day Service Delivery while leading a high:performing team. : Invoice Processing and Account Reconciliation : Review, verify, and post PO (Purchase Order) and NPO (Non:Purchase Order) invoices for both third:party and intercompany transactions. Regularly review debit and aged balances in vendor accounts, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. Continuously review open Purchase Orders, highlight exceptions, and ensure the prompt resolution of open GRIR items. : Financial Closing and Compliance: Ensure the timely closing of books of accounts by recording all relevant entries accurately. : Payment and Duplicate Invoice Review: Rigorously review payment proposals and suspected duplicate invoice reports to maintain financial integrity. : Escalation Management: Address and resolve escalation issues stemming from vendor account reconciliation and payment disputes. : Process Controls and Documentation: Maintain adequate process controls including up:to:date SOBPs, and perform monthly SOX compliance reviews with