Senior Brand Accounting Analyst

No Relocation Assistance Offered
150602 - Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of working in a global organization, continually learning and collaborating, having stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions

If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be

Our dependable 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. 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.

In today's dynamic retail environment, it is an exciting time to be a part of the Finance team at Colgate. Our highly energetic and focused Finance Team is dedicated to driving growth for Colgate Palmolive in this constantly evolving landscape. As the Senior Brand Accounting Analyst, you will focus primarily on partnering with various business partners to prepare and analyze category financial reports and meeting regularly with the commercial team to review category profitability.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**

**1. Category / Brand Analysis**
- Conduct Financial Analysis including Category & Brand Profitability Analysis, Sales Growth Analysis, Price Analysis, Consumer & Customer Trade Spending Analysis, Margin Analysis, Non-Variable Overhead Analysis.
- Work closely with Commercial Team and Marketing counterparts, in order to provide them with key financial information/business analysis and support them on financial calculations relating to New Product launches, Pricing or Promotion, Hypothetical P&Ls and Strategic Plans preparations.
- Provide analysis and financial information to support Management and Commercial Team, in the monthly Management and Commercial meetings in order to make right decision on business growth strategy and execution
- Conduct Feasibility Study of New Product, Enhancement for Margin Improvement.

**2. Budget / LE Planning**:

- Assist in the preparation of Mid-year and Budget Review for the hub
- Prepare Budget Financial Analysis including Category & Brand P&L, Sales Growth Analysis, Price Analysis, Trade Spending Analysis, Margin Analysis, Non-Variable Overhead Analysis
- Explore opportunities to leverage budget & planning effective procedures and simplify process

**3. Reporting**:

- Generate Month End Closing Reporting Package to Corporate
- Monitor/Verify accuracy of financial information in the SAP/BI/CSiP systems in the responsible category.
- Monitor Budget Sales and identify GAP
- Support Financial Projects

**4. Performs other duties as assigned**

**5. Complies with all policies and standards**

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**
- Holds a Bachelor's degree in accountancy or finance
- Chartered Accountancy (CA/CIMA)/MBA preferred
- Possess minimum 5 years of work experience with 2-3 years of experience in FMCG industry

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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.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet.