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Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace:
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About the role:
The Procure to Pay (P2P) Analyst – Travel & Expenses is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of employee expense claims in line with company policies and global compliance standards. This role supports the end-to-end travel and expense process, including the review, reconciliation, and follow-up of submitted claims and corporate credit card transactions.
Responsibilities:
- Review and validate submitted employee expense reports to ensure accuracy of receipts, expense types, cost codes, currencies, and policy compliance.
- Ensure correct assignment and routing of approvers; follow up on overdue approvals or reassign when necessary to avoid delays.
- Coordinate directly with employees to resolve discrepancies and guide them in correcting inaccurate or non-compliant submissions.
- Upload American Express (AmEx) corporate card transactions into employee iExpenses accounts on a daily basis.
- Reconcile employee credit card transactions to ensure all charges are correctly matched and accounted for.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and audit requirements related to travel and expense processing.
- Assist in implementing process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the T&E function.
- Support audits, reporting requirements, and participate in special tasks or projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or related financial discipline.
- 1–2 years of relevant work experience in an accounting or finance role within a shared services or multinational environment.
- Minimum of 1 year audit or compliance experience.
- Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, particularly in Travel & Expense (T&E) management.
Core Competencies:
- Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in expense report validation and data reconciliation; diligent and precise in all aspects of work.
- Customer Service Orientation: Provides responsive, helpful, and solution-focused support to employees and stakeholders.
- Collaboration: Works effectively across departments and geographies to resolve issues and improve processes.
- Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally in both verbal and written formats, adjusting to different audiences.
- Problem Solving: Identifies issues, analyzes data, and recommends sound solutions with a proactive and logical approach.
What’s in it for you? Our Benefits:
Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), health coverage (medical, dental & vision insurance), 401k and company match, enhanced family leave packages, and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.
Further Information:
The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.
