Internship -ย Financial Services & Tax
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.
What you will do:
This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make a real impact within the finance function of a leading global FMCG company. You will not be on the sidelines; you will be a key contributor to several critical, high-priority projects. Your responsibilities will include:
ยท Tax Compliance & Reporting: Supporting the end-to-end preparation of monthly Withholding Tax (WHT) and Value Added Tax (VAT) filings to ensure regional regulatory alignment.
ยท General Ledger Integrity: Performing monthly GL Reconciliations, identifying variances, and ensuring the accuracy of tax-related accounts.
ยท E-Invoicing Implementation: Executing E-invoicing reconciliations to bridge digital transaction data with accounting records, ensuring seamless integration and data integrity.
ยท Financial Cycle Support: Contributing to the Monthly Finance Closing process by preparing journal entries and verifying tax accruals under tight deadlines.
ยท Statutory Reporting: Assisting in the drafting and compilation of Financial Statements, ensuring all disclosures meet reporting standards.
ยท Annual Tax Compliance: Supporting the preparation of the Annual Corporate Tax Return, including data gathering for Book-to-Tax adjustments and permanent/temporary differences.
Are you the one weโre looking for?
Key Requirements:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. We are specifically looking for candidates with a strong foundation in accounting principles.
- Strong academic performance with a minimum CGPA of 3.2.
- A meticulous, proactive, and detail-oriented mindset with a high level of accuracy.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Proficient in using Google Sheets / Microsoft Excel.
- Available for a minimum internship duration of [e.g., 3-6 months].
