Global Travel & Expense Associate — Remote-Ready

Bain & Company; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Bain & Company in Johannesburg seeks an Associate, Global Travel & Expense to ensure accurate processing of employee expense reports and timely reimbursements. You will work with regional and local stakeholders to support Travel & Expense processes and maintain policy compliance.

The role requires attention to detail, strong Excel/Outlook skills, and the ability to work in a global, team-oriented environment. Remote-friendly with some days at home after training.

Qualifications

• Proficient in English, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Good time-management and organizational skills with deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Tertiary education in Accounting or Finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review employee expense submissions for accuracy and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Travel & Expense policies and audits.
• Support timely employee reimbursement, within two weeks when possible.
• Provide backup support and take on additional scope as needed.
• Collaborate with regional/global teams to balance workloads.
• Identify policy deviations and escalate when necessary.
• Respond to employee inquiries and resolve system issues promptly.
• Manage service tickets within SLA targets (urgent 24h, standard 2 days).
• Build relationships with employees and Finance/Human Resources.
• Facilitate training on T&E policies and system navigation.
• Prepare monthly reports for assigned auditor markets.
• Contribute to process improvements within the team.

Skills

English Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Time Management

MS Office

Education

Accounting or Finance degree (plus)

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Bain & Company in Johannesburg seeks an Associate, Global Travel & Expense to ensure accurate processing of employee expense reports and timely reimbursements. You will work with regional and local stakeholders to support Travel & Expense processes and maintain policy compliance.

The role requires attention to detail, strong Excel/Outlook skills, and the ability to work in a global, team-oriented environment. Remote-friendly with some days at home after training.