T&E Associate

The Purchasing Card (P-Card) & Travel & Expenses (T&E) Associate at NIQ, will be part of the Finance Operations – within our Accounts Payable Service Delivery Leadership team, reporting directly to the P-Cards & T&E Manager. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee the execution of the travel and expense reimbursement process, along with managing our company's P-Card program. With a focus on compliance with company policies and procedures, you will deliver exceptional service to internal stakeholders. Your role will involve executing day-to-day operations for your assigned portfolio, emphasizing accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to company standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• T&E and P-Card Management: Administer day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with NIQ's policies. Execute the end-to-end process for travel and expense reimbursement using the Concur T&E system and manage the company’s P-Card program, including card issuance and spending limits.
• Stakeholder Support and Training: Serve as the primary contact for internal stakeholders for T&E and P-Card queries, providing timely assistance. Offer training on T&E reporting and P-Card usage to ensure policy understanding. Build strong relationships with stakeholders and internal functions.
• Policy Compliance and Monitoring: Monitor transactions and reports for policy adherence, handling escalations and resolving complex issues efficiently. Ensure compliance with company travel policies and applicable tax and regulatory requirements.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to the development of process improvements, optimizing the efficiency and accuracy of T&E and P-Card operations. Maintain best-in-class processes and keep abreast of emerging developments.
• Reporting and Analytics: Prepare and distribute reports on T&E expenditures and P-Card usage to support management decisions. Generate regular reports to track spending trends and conduct T&E audits.
• Vendor and Program Management: Manage relationships with service providers, travel agencies, vendors, and card issuers, resolving issues and disputes. Collaborate with procurement to optimize the P-Card program and understand vendor agreements.
• Month End Procedures: Support month-end closing activities for T&E, ensuring timely payments to AMEX and accurate reconciliation of T&E-related general ledger accounts in accordance with NIQ policies.
• Risk Management and Compliance: Monitor for compliance with all local and international regulations governing T&E and P-Card transactions. Prevent double booking and duplicate payments and ensure best application of policies through continuous governance.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in Finance Operations, with specific focus on T&E and/or P-Card management.
• Understanding of T&E and P-Card Processes: Familiarity with the operational aspects of travel and expense reporting and purchasing cards.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in handling financial transactions and reports.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, capable of effectively assisting and guiding internal stakeholders.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analyzing financial data and compliance monitoring.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve issues promptly, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
• Technology Skills: Competence in using Concur and systems relevant to T&E and P-Card management, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Our Benefits

At NIQ, we're dedicated to providing more than just a job—we offer you the opportunity to own your story. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and career development. From comprehensive healthcare packages to opportunities for ongoing learning and advancement, we're committed to helping you thrive. Join us and experience Life at NIQ!

• Comprehensive Health Care and Life Insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) - NIQ offers support to all associates and their families for their emotional well-being trough professional, timely and confidential counselling services on issues related to everyday concerns & problems, overcome emotional challenges, and maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.  
• Best-in class Diversity & Inclusion program with opportunity to join one of our Employee Resource Groups
• Free LinkedIn Learning access that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through over 20,000courses available in 7 languages 
• Access to formal mentoring program
• Pension plan
• Parental Leave
• Vacation and Volunteer time off
• Flexible working environment hybrid policy

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™.

NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit NIQ.com.

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Why NIQ India Private Limited is a Great Place To Work®
India continues to stand out as one of the largest and fastest-growing developing economies globally, offering NIQ a significant opportunity. It is imperative that we prioritize India as a key investment market, not only for our business growth but also for the personal and professional development of our team members. To fully harness the potential of this market, expand our operations effectively, and realize our growth objectives, we have developed an exciting plan tailored specifically for India. Together, we'll unlock the full potential of this thriving market, creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our collective success. Join us in envisioning the exhilarating journey and ambitious goals ahead.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide.

Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://niq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion/

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

Want to keep up with our latest updates?

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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion