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Colgate-Palmolive Treasury Analyst in Midrand, South Africa
No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 159568 - Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
Who 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 Purpose
They oversee and manage the use of organizations' finances, including cash flow, asset and liability levels, and credit and investment income.
Key Accountabilities
Banking 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 Skills
Computer literacy, especially SAP and Microsoft Office programs
Our 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.
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