What are the responsibilities and job description for the International Tax Intern position at Colgate-Palmolive Company?
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health. Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of connecting with others across the world, full of stimulating discussions and making impactful contributions.
The Corporate International Tax internship is located at our headquarters in New York City. The qualified candidate will be able to work in New York full time from June through August.
As an international tax intern, you will be exposed to meaningful projects and will receive significant exposure to Management and our overall business.
If you are interested in international tax and using data technologies, the Corporate Tax group offers a great challenge and a tremendous opportunity for professional development.
The International Tax Reporting Group gathers financial information from over 200 international subsidiaries and branches, computes US tax attributes, and prepares tax returns as well as computes the quarterly tax provision relating to the international operations. This experience will provide the selected candidate with an introduction to the exciting arena of international tax and global finance.
Responsibilities :
Collect, reconcile, and process foreign income tax returns and financial statements to submit as evidence to claim the annual US foreign tax credit.
Prepare financial analyses such as depreciation schedules, foreign exchange rate spreadsheets, and profit and loss statements for tax related purposes.
Perform variance analyses for several worldwide Colgate subsidiaries to identify changes between quarterly projections.
Collect detailed financial and tax information submitted by Colgate's foreign subsidiaries; process information received, set up and prepare computations for earnings and profit and taxable income computations, every quarter and during the tax return process.
Assist in gathering and setting up computations of deferred tax assets relating to branch fixed assets.
Assist in gathering information for building data intensive spreadsheets for special projects.
Work on an Action Learning Project (ALP) to be assigned at the beginning of the internship and present results at the end of the internship
Qualifications :
Current Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year student pursuing an Accounting, Tax or Finance undergraduate degree
Current minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
Satisfactory computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel
Excellent organizational skills are required
Meticulousness with numbers and accuracy
Ability to work effectively in teams
Compensation
Salary Range $22.00 / hr - $23.50 / hr USD
Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office / market location.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.
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.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
The Corporate International Tax internship is located at our headquarters in New York City. The qualified candidate will be able to work in New York full time from June through August.
As an international tax intern, you will be exposed to meaningful projects and will receive significant exposure to Management and our overall business.
If you are interested in international tax and using data technologies, the Corporate Tax group offers a great challenge and a tremendous opportunity for professional development.
The International Tax Reporting Group gathers financial information from over 200 international subsidiaries and branches, computes US tax attributes, and prepares tax returns as well as computes the quarterly tax provision relating to the international operations. This experience will provide the selected candidate with an introduction to the exciting arena of international tax and global finance.
Salary : $22 - $24
