Senior Audit Analyst

No Relocation Assistance Offered
145702 - 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 would like to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES -**
- Understand and evaluate business processes and identify improvement opportunities in Finance Dept.
- Assist in researching and adopting best practices in other subs for local operations
- Assist in preparing a schedule to address areas identified for improvement and determine procedures to sustain those improvements
- Assist in planning and managing implementation of improvement programs, including the facilitation of user ownership
- Challenge Status quo to ensure ongoing improvements of operation practices, collaboration with functional area managers
- Implement and ensure compliance to CP business practice. (i.e. OFAC compliance, VAT registration, Due Diligence-Vendor Validation)
- Assist in preparing annual and quarterly reports to Global SOX administrator
- Assist in ensuring Audit Recommendations are followed up and implemented by due date; Update CAD with the ISR of previous audits
- Monthly testing of Master Data vs. Source Document as per Sox Requirements
- Audit Plan Management Testing of Samples and documentation of evidence
- ADHOC stock counts audit of samples / Fixed Assets
- Ensure internal and external audit remediation plans for the region are put in place after every audit and report on the progress on a monthly basis
- Assist in training employees about internal controls and adherence to the Colgate Financial Policies (CFP’s)
- Coordinate and review monthly/annual (Sarbanes Oxley) SOX compliance testing ensuring that corporate deadlines are met
- Review and advise potential financial risk areas to the leadership team in line with the respective countries statutory requirements
- Attend to special projects of a confidential matter as assigned by the leadership team
- Participate with Division Collaborating FI partner on AEA Finance Network communities / systems / audit / tools
- Conduct Monthly reviews and Testing of Adhoc /SOX and monthly testing schedules.
- Manage the clearing of Corporate Card expenses and expense claims reconciliations.
- Execute and review all Manual Invoices and Payments.
- Conduct compliance testing of T&Cs for customers
- Conduct compliance testing of Suppliers Contracts with CP (Check validity)
- Review and Approve requests in the AODOCs workflow
- Conduct Gross To Net compliance audits in line with CFPs
- Conduct Ad Hoc questionnaire

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS -**
- A Bachelor's degree
- Must be a qualified CA or CISA (Certified Information Services Auditor).
- Minimum 2 years SOX experience in FMCG environment preferably
- Articles completed at Big 4 Audit companies
- Must have working knowledge of Visio, SAP GRC and IFRS

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.