Job Description
Job SummaryAre you passionate about service excellence? Would you love to work for a global organization that is doing more good for people and planet?IFF is a global leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences. We are now seeking a highly motivated and results driven individual to join our Finance – Accounts Payable T&E function as Specialist – Travel & Expense.Your FocusAs Specialist based out of our Finance Shared Service Centre in Hyderabad, India, you will be responsible for managing travel related activities for employees across IFF.The role reports to Operations Leader.How you will contributeProvide excellent customer service to employees related to T&E inquiries.Efficiently address inquiries from employees regarding policies, processes and systems.Educate and train travelers and BU personnel on the proper procedures for expense reporting and reimbursement and the past due guidelines.Reconcile, research and support credit card accounts.Helpdesk/ Customer ServiceResearch and resolve issues regarding traveler set-up or misapplied payments.Interact with peers and various management levels to address any credit card or expense inquiries. To ensure that all Card Payments are reviewed and paid on time.Ensure Compliance to Corporate Travel Policy:Review soft limits and audit flags to reduce risk and ensure compliance to travel policy and local tax and legal guidelines.Assist Corporate Security and Corporate Audit in review of specific cardholder account reviews.Educate BU personnel and travelers on best practices of expense reporting, past due accounts and traveler terminations.Monitor various reports for compliance.Miscellaneous Travel processes:Troubleshoot and resolve issues regarding batches or payment failures.Improvise process by adding new activities or by eliminating non-value steps.Provide/generate T&E reports/dash boards which will depict T&E spend.Subject matter expert on corporate credit card program and employee expenses.Perform reconciliations on credit card end to end process.Review outstanding charges and communicate outstanding charges to employee and Shared Services Financial Leads.What you will need to be successfulMaster’s or bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance, MBA or other relevant discipline.Atleast 3-5 years’ experience in Travel and Expense, capable of working as a Subject Matter Expert.Prior experience with Travel and Expense Product - SAP Concur and TMS preferred.Well versed with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Meticulous, accurate, detail oriented and good follow-up skills.Good communication skills – both verbal and written.Flexible to work in any shift hours as assigned.IFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex or veteran status. We strive for inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn moreWe are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
