AP Specialist, Travel and Expense

Saviynt; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Travel and Expense Specialist to enhance travel operations. In this pivotal role, you'll manage expense reports, ensure compliance with policies, and assist employees with travel-related queries. Your expertise in Concur and Slack will streamline processes, while your analytical skills will provide insights for optimizing expenses. Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and offers a collaborative environment where you can thrive and make a significant impact on operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in travel and expense coordination.
• Strong understanding of Concur systems and T&E policy best practices.

Responsibilities

• Review and process employee expense reports in Concur.
• Assist employees with booking travel arrangements and inquiries.
• Generate and distribute travel and expense reports for management.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Tools

Concur

Slack

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Saviynt is an identity authority platform built to power and protect the world at work. In a world of digital transformation, where organizations are faced with increasing cyber risk but cannot afford defensive measures to slow down progress, Saviynt’s Enterprise Identity Cloud gives customers unparalleled visibility, control and intelligence to better defend against threats while empowering users with right-time, right-level access to the digital technologies and tools they need to do their best work.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Travel and Expense (A/P) Specialist to support our team in managing and optimizing travel and expense operations. Reporting to the T&E Manager, this role will be responsible for reviewing expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies, and assisting employees with travel and expense-related inquiries. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, tech-savvy, and experienced in using Concur and Slack to streamline processes and communication.
• Key Responsibilities
• Expense Management
• Review and process employee expense reports in Concur, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Audit expense submissions for accuracy, proper documentation, and adherence to policy guidelines.
• Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and ensure timely resolution of outstanding charges.
• Travel Coordination
• Assist employees with booking travel arrangements, ensuring alignment with company travel policies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for travel-related inquiries, resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Monitor travel activity and expenses to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings.
• Policy Compliance and Support
• Enforce compliance with travel and expense policies by educating employees on best practices and guidelines.
• Address employee questions and issues related to Concur through Slack and other communication channels.
• Escalate policy violations and recurring issues to the T&E Manager with recommendations for resolution.
• Reporting and Analysis
• Generate and distribute travel and expense reports for management review.
• Analyze trends and provide insights to optimize the company’s travel and expense processes.
• Assist in updating and maintaining T&E policy documentation.
• System and Process Optimization
• Collaborate with the T&E Manager to identify and implement improvements in Concur and other T&E-related systems.
• Serve as a resource for employees to navigate and effectively use Concur and Slack for T&E processes.
• Participate in training initiatives to promote employee understanding and compliance with T&E policies.
• Assist Manager in annual T&E Policy review.
WHAT WILL YOU BRING
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in travel and expense coordination, with a strong understanding of Concur systems.
• Proficiency in Slack for internal communication and issue resolution.
• Knowledge of T&E policy best practices and experience auditing expense reports.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar tools for reporting and analysis.
• Experience with corporate credit card programs and reconciliations is a plus.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Software Development