Assistant Manager, Expense Reporting

Infinera is Hiring "Assistant Manager, Expense Reporting"

Fulltime - Bengaluru (Bangalore), India

About Infinera

Infinera is a global supplier of innovative open optical networking solutions that enable carriers, cloud operators, governments, and enterprises to scale network bandwidth, accelerate service innovation, and automate network operations. Infinera has pioneered the technique of large-scale photonic integration. Major U.S. and Global networks have taken notice. Our innovation has helped us win market share leadership, making us a large part of daily life all around the world with our technology. Infinera solutions deliver industry-leading economics and performance in long-haul, submarine, data center interconnect, and metro transport applications. Infinera Technology has been deployed by leading Telecom Operators in Subsea, Long haul, Regional, Metro, Access & Data Center Interconnect, Optical Networks globally.

40+ years of experience and 1900+ patents powering carrier-class products and services worldwide. Deployed in 100+ countries across six continents, having 1000+ Customers globally.

Infinera has established Global Shared Service Centers. Organizationally, it combines all the groups performing F&A activities globally, which includes Infinera India Shared Service Centre in Bengaluru (Bangalore) India.

Role Summary:

Global SSC Team is looking for a Assistant Manager, Expense Reporting. This role is responsible for achieving assigned F&A roles to reach organizational vision, & these roles are vital to keep our books of accounts & financials accurate globally.

We rely on a meticulous financial system to drive our business forward. The Travel & Expense team is part of the accounts payable (AP) department and keeps that system running smoothly by managing cash flow and paying Employees. We are searching for a skilled finance professional to join our T&E team to help process, track, and record payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. This role will have a daily, ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners.

• Lead & support the company in optimizing its financial transactions and systems.
• Strengthen and grow relationships with vendors/Employees through timely payments.
• Lead in streamlining and improving the T&E process.
• Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting
• Comply with national and local financial regulations.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Comply with AP/T&E objectives.
• Quality Management of SSC operations and SLA conformance ensure adherence to SLAs and quality standards.
• Ensuring all processes operate efficiently and accurately with the right application of accounting principles/standards.
• Analyze and solve operating issues & ensure proper documentation of outsourced processes and procedures.
• Identify new initiatives & drive process improvements, standardizations, and productivity gains.
• Assist in progressively review, determine, and implement any best practices in Invoicing & Payment Process.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly SOX control reports and lead SOX audits and testing.
• Driving metrics preparation, root cause analysis, and remediation strategies across the T&E team to ensure metrics targets are achieved.
• Audit expense reports to proactively identify issues and ensure compliance with the Company Travel and Expense Policy. Assist team with issue resolution where necessary.
• Manage and timely resolve Associate inquiries on expense report payment policies, procedures, and practices.
• Train and assist Associates on features and functions of the CONCUR Travel and Expense system, promoting a positive experience.
• Strong communication/presentation/leadership skills and ability to communicate key information and status to stakeholders.
• Setting up benchmark for quality basis best practices of industry
• Closing operational / month-end activities, Expense Quality Analysis (QA), Aging analysis
• Lead team & ensure all the queries and requests coming in for the T&E team are reviewed and handled within the TAT.
• Responsible for supervising expense reports processing, validation/Approvals.

Qualifications:

• Graduate in Finance /Accounting - (BCOM/MCOM/MBA Finance/CA inter/Relevant certifications)
• 8+ years of experience in Finance & Accounts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Stakeholder management.
• Working knowledge of ERP accounting systems (SAP) & concur.
• Understanding of principles of finance/accounting/Bookkeeping
• Self-starter, go getter, Positive attitude, influencer & flexible to work as per business requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing processes and procedures.
• Time management & detail orientation
• Extensive experience in the shared services sector, preferably with MNC.
• Proven ability to work effectively within strict deadlines & ability to manage people.

Why Infinera:

• Hybrid work mode, Broad band reimbursement, medical/life/accident insurance policy & Best leave plans
• A space for continuous learning through open communication and white-board discussions
• Our positive and supportive culture encourages our people to do their best work every day.
• Located in the heart of Bangalore, Best transport connectivity.

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Disclaimer:

Infinera provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. Without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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“This position requires direct or indirect access to certain confidential information, hardware, software, technology, or technical information (referred to here as “Export-Controlled Information”) controlled under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All personnel in this position must be eligible to or be able to obtain authorization from the appropriate agency to access applicable Export-Controlled Information. The U.S. Department of Commerce currently requires a foreign person with a most recent citizenship or permanent residency of Sudan, Ukraine, or a country currently designated in Country Group D:1, E:1 or E:2 (Supplement No. 1 to Part 740, Title 15) to have an export control license to access our Export-Controlled Information, unless they meet certain exemptions provided under U.S. export control laws and regulations. The list of applicable countries in Country Group D:1, E:1 or E:2may be updated by the U.S. government from time to time. The current processing time for an export control license is approximately 4 to 6 months.

Your employment or engagement with Infinera shall be contingent on verifying your eligibility or requirement for obtaining a necessary license and/or authorization from the appropriate agency. You will be required to provide certain information for export control compliance assessment purposes, and your information will be reviewed by Infinera's hiring and export control teams to ensure compliance with the U.S. export control laws and regulations. Infinera will collect necessary documents (such as proof of citizenship etc.) to assess license/authorization requirements if you are offered and accept the position.”

Infinera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Infinera complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.