Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet. Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world. Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live. A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a general experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness. Job Title: CBS Accounting & Taxes Specialist Travel Required?: No Travel Posting Start Date: 11/5/26 Hybrid No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number#177232
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Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico 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, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all. Role Summary: The Accounting & Taxes Specialist plays a vital role within the Finance team, delivering accurate financial reporting, journal entry execution, and general ledger oversight across assigned regional entities. Reporting to the Accounting & Reporting Manager, this role is part of the Colgate Business Services and collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless month-end closing procedures and robust balance sheet integrity. In this position, you will drive intercompany reconciliations, core financial analysis, and essential contributions to corporate reporting in a dynamic global environment, as well as ensuring adherence to tax regulations and mitigating compliance risks . The primary objective of this role is to maintain strict US GAAP and local accounting compliance while maximizing financial transparency and operational efficiency. This role also supports the implementation of tax planning and legal defense in tax audits.

Responsibilities:
Lead month-end close (MEC) execution and balance sheet review preparations for assigned subsidiaries,



ensuring all journal entries and general ledger analyses align with US GAAP and local GAAP standards. Perform end-to-end bank and intercompany reconciliations, actively resolving open items, tracking intercompany aging, and recommending necessary corrective adjustments to local operating units. Prepare financial reporting deliverables, cash flow statement schedules, and supplemental documentation required for corporate reporting (10-K filings) and balance sheet dashboards. Maintain tax balances on the general ledger, of the direct and indirect contributions, as well as withholding tax, applying accounting standards of the United States of America and Mexico Liaise with internal and external auditors as needed Support in responding to tax requirements and audits Prepare and steer corporate tax reporting requirements, including Quarterly reports LE's, Actual figures, FTCQ questionnaires, and 10 K reports Execute ad-hoc financial analyses and variance tracking across SG&A;, sales controlling, advertising, and other income/expense accounts to provide actionable business insights. Partner with Global Business Services stakeholders during routine banking and GL analysis reviews, while serving as a functional user tester for special financial projects and system enhancements. Required

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in General Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field. At least 4+ years of professional experience in general ledger accounting, financial reconciliation, or financial analysis.
- Hands-on experience managing direct/indirect taxes, withholdings, and statutory tax reporting/audits. Hands-on proficiency with SAP financial modules and advanced Microsoft Excel functions. Intermediate English language proficiency (written and verbal). Preferred

Qualifications:
- Prior

📌 CBS Accounting (Ciudad de México)
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📍 Ciudad de México