Senior Auditor

Requisition
176243
-Posted
10/02/2026

- Finance

- United States

- New York

- New York

- Colgate-Palmolive

- Travel - 75% of time or more

- On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#176243 - New York, New York, United States

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.

Join Colgate-Palmolive’s dynamic Global Audit team as a Senior Internal Auditor providing independent assurance and risk management oversight across our global operations. Reporting to Director, Corporate Audit, this high-impact role is responsible for conducting periodic financial and operational reviews, evaluating internal control environments, and leading special projects to provide assurance to Management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

As a key contributor to our global audit function, you will travel globally to partner with business leaders, assess risks, and leverage data analytics and modern digital tools to optimize risk mitigation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to gain high visibility across Colgate-Palmolive’s worldwide operations while helping protect and build value for our trusted global brands.

Obtain and analyze business data to assess risks, prepare comprehensive audit planning memorandums, conduct detailed audit testing, and ensure testing is completed on schedule and fully documented in compliance with departmental standards.

Prepare agendas and presentations for audit meetings, lead discussions with key stakeholders, and draft audit reports for Senior Audit Management and executive review to communicate findings and recommendations effectively.

Direct, support, and review the work of staff auditors to ensure compliance with audit programs and quality standards, while providing on-the-job training, timely performance feedback, and day-to-day guidance.

Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with local business unit personnel worldwide and collaborate with corporate personnel for clarification and application of policies and procedures.

Leverage AI-driven tools and data analytics to optimize audit workflows, proactively contribute to digital solutions that enhance team productivity, and conduct special management-requested reviews.

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance required

Fluent in English (written and spoken mandatory)

4+ years of experience in Finance

Willingness and ability to travel up to 60%-70% of the time, the majority being international travel

Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs/ Sheets/Slides), Microsoft and/or DOMO reports

Knowledge of SAP

Working knowledge of business and financial processes and internal controls (GAAP, SOX, etc.)

CPA, CIA or equivalent

Public Accounting or Big Four, experience

Leverage AI-driven tools and data analytics to optimize workflows, while proactively contribute to design and implement digital solutions that enhance team productivity.

Excellent communication and writing skills

Well-developed interpersonal skills

An inquisitive mind, with an appetite for discovery

Demonstrate maturity and confidence to have effective discussions with senior management.

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