Travel and Expense Specialist

abbott; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a STP – Travel and Expense Specialist in the Philippines to review, audit, and process employee expense reports in compliance with policies. You will verify receipts and documentation, process reimbursements, and assist employees with submissions.

You will communicate discrepancies, troubleshoot system issues, and contribute to process improvements while ensuring timely reimbursements and data integrity. Abbott offers growth within a global healthcare leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or Finance or related field.
• 3–4 years of experience in Expense Processing, Travel and Expense, Accounts Payable or related finance roles.
• Proficiency in Korean (read/write/speak) is required.
• Strong MS Excel, Word and Outlook skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review, audit and process employee expense reports in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Verify receipts, supporting documentation and forms for accuracy.
• Process reimbursements through the company expense management system.
• Communicate with employees regarding discrepancies or missing documentation.
• Assist employees with submitting travel and expense reports and resolve issues promptly.
• Troubleshoot system errors or access problems in the T&E platform.
• Support SOP creation, updates and implementation; contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Korean proficiency

MS Excel

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Corporate Finance Services (CFS)

Our Corporate Finance Services team delivers critical finance operations and support that help drive efficiency, compliance, and business performance across Abbott’s global organization.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

As the STP – Travel and Expense Specialist, you will be responsible for reviewing, auditing, and processing employee expense reports in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. This role ensures timely reimbursement, accurate reporting, and supports the overall integrity of the Travel & Expense process.

What You’ll Do

• Review and audit employee expense reports for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.
• Verify receipts, required forms, and supporting documentation.
• Process expense reimbursements in the company’s expense management system.
• Communicate with employees regarding discrepancies, missing documentation, or policy violations.
• Assist employees in submitting travel and expense reports.
• Troubleshoot system errors or access issues in the T&E platform.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies proactively and escape unresolved issues as necessary to ensure timely resolution.
• Contribute to process improvements by identifying opportunities within your scope of work, sharing insights, and implementing best practices.
• Support on creating, updating, and implementing job-related SOPs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 to 4 years of experience in Expense Processing, Travel and Expense, Accounts Payable, or other Finance-related roles.
• Korean language proficiency is required (Read, Write, Speak).
• Must be proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and proven organizational skills.
• Highly motivated, reliable, accurate, and able to work independently.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to interact successfully with all levels within the organization both domestically and internationally.
• Motivated, team-oriented, self-starter with the flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Experience working with APAC regions is a plus but not required.

Location

This position is based in Philippines.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Accounts Payable & Receivables, Credit & Collection, & Payroll

DIVISION:

IFO International Finance

LOCATION:

Philippines > Taguig City : Five/Neo Building

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)