Accountant Travel and expenses

IN775 Valmet Technologies Private Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet Technologies Private Limited is seeking an Accountant for its Travel & Expense team. You will ensure accurate processing of travel and expense transactions, support end users, and contribute to reliable financial reporting and compliance across regions.

You will work with colleagues across countries, gain exposure to global processes, and help drive efficiency through standardized and automated workflows. English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience applying accounting principles and standards.
• Ability to work independently while handling routine tasks.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail when reviewing financial information.
• Interest in problem solving and continuous learning.
• Experience handling travel and expense invoices is advantageous.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.
• Additional language skills are advantageous.
• Relevant educational background is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile accounts and verify journal entries to ensure the general ledger is accurate and complete.
• Analyze financial information and prepare accounting reports, statements, and regulatory filings.
• Provide technical accounting support and advice to help stakeholders understand financial reports and forecasts.
• Process travel and expense invoices, including auditing, payments, and reconciliations.
• Maintain and support expense management systems, including Workday Expense and Service Now.
• Complete payment processing and finalization activities accurately and on time.
• Perform period-end closing activities in line with accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Monitor compliance with Valmet's travel and payment card policy.
• Support users through training, system guidance, and up-to-date instructions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Valmet units and countries to ensure efficient financial operations.

Skills

Accounting

Independent work

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Workday Expense

ServiceNow

Job description

Join Our Travel & Expense Team as an Accountant

Are you looking for a next step in your finance career? Join our Travel & Expense team and play a key role in supporting Valmet's global financial operations. In this position, you will ensure the accurate processing of travel and expense transactions, support end users, and contribute to reliable financial reporting and compliance. You will work with colleagues across multiple countries, gain exposure to global finance processes, and help drive efficiency through standardized and automated ways of working. If you enjoy solving problems, working independently, and supporting an international business environment, this could be the opportunity for you.

Your responsibilities

• Reconcile accounts and verify journal entries to ensure the general ledger is accurate and complete.
• Analyze financial information and prepare accounting reports, statements, and regulatory filings.
• Provide technical accounting support and advice to help stakeholders understand financial reports and forecasts.
• Process travel and expense invoices, including auditing, payments, and reconciliations.
• Maintain and support expense management systems, including Workday Expense and Service Now.
• Complete payment processing and finalization activities accurately and on time.
• Perform period-end closing activities in line with accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Monitor compliance with Valmet's travel and payment card policy.
• Support users through training, system guidance, and up-to-date instructions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Valmet units and countries to ensure efficient financial operations.

Expectations from you

• 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience in performing accounting activities in accordance with accounting principles and standards.
• Ability to work independently while managing routine accounting tasks accurately.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail when reviewing financial information.
• Interest in problem solving and continuous learning.
• Previous experience handling travel and expense invoices is considered an advantage.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.
• Additional language skills are considered an advantage.
• Relevant educational background is considered an advantage.

To succeed in this role

Success in this role requires a solid understanding of accounting processes, attention to detail, and the ability to manage financial transactions accurately and efficiently. You need to be comfortable working independently, supporting users, and collaborating with stakeholders across different countries. A proactive approach to problem solving and a willingness to learn new systems and processes will help you make an impact.

We also expect you to align with Valmet's Leadership Principles - practical behaviors that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:

• Take accountability - Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through
• Lead with courage - Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly
• Build on trust - Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety
• Collaborate for growth - Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

We offer

You will become part of Valmet's Global Financial Operations organization, a global finance expert team responsible for operational financial management with a strong focus on process harmonization and automation. More than 120 finance professionals work within the organization, supporting business operations across different countries and functions.

The Travel & Expense team plays a vital role in processing travel and expense invoices globally, covering auditing, payments, reconciliations, system support, training, and user guidance. You will work in an international environment where collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement are highly valued. The team supports colleagues around the world and contributes to maintaining efficient and compliant financial processes.

Valmet offers an inspiring and international work environment where you can continue developing your financial management expertise. You will have the opportunity to work with global stakeholders, modern systems, and experienced finance professionals while building your skills in a collaborative and supportive team.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

At Valmet, diversity of thought drives innovation. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment, where people can be themselves and are supported to contribute at their best. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential, never on personal characteristics such as gender, gender identity, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, or political views.

Join the team - and lead the way with us!