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We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate - Travel & Expense to join our Finance team in Hyderabad, India.
We are seeking a highly motivated, people-focused professional to join our existing team of like-minded and experienced employees.
Working as part of the Group Finance team, you will assist Travel & Expense Manager on the Travel programme ensuring smooth use of the Group travel booking system (NAVAN) and support of user requirements whilst keeping within the parameters of the travel strategy and keeping abreast of industry best practice.
What will you do?
- Support T&E Manager in driving the Navan Global Travel Programme by managing, and overseeing travel and expense activities, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Assist T&E manager in developing a suite of Navan system generated reports to ensure all stakeholder requirements are met. (Stakeholders include IQEQ Cluster leads, Group Finance, Suppliers, Budget holders and Navan system users/approvers.)
• Be the brand ambassador of the Global Travel & Expense Process within IQEQ.
- Collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to gather information, address queries, and resolve issues promptly and professionally related to Travel & Expense keeping in mind the cultural sensitivities.
- Prepare regular travel spend reports on T&E activities, including spend analysis, compliance metrics and provide insights to the manager for cost-saving opportunities by analysing data to identify trends, discrepancies, and process improvements.
- Assist in updating and maintaining of travel policies and procedures.
- Monitor and report any non-compliance issues to the T&E Manager.
- Support T&E manager in budget planning and forecasting for the travel programme.
- Work closely with T&E Manager to source and negotiate special rates with travel related providers to ensure optimal costs are updated and always available within the system to support the overall Travel strategy and achieve cost savings.
- Together with the T&E Manager, manage Navan relationship and other travel suppliers by engaging in issue resolution, system development and expansion projects.
Qualifications
- Experience in a Business Travel & Expense role and in particular with use of a T&E System and online booking tools (experience of Navan, formerly Trip Actions is an advantage).
- Experience working in global environment and teams considering cultural differences.
- Updated with latest travel technology developments and trends.
- Experience of working in a global multi-currency professional services business.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, MBA, or related field.
- 2-4 years of relevant work experience in corporate travel management and expense with working knowledge of expense management tools and corporate credit cards.
- Sound understanding of financial reporting and budgeting.
- Proven negotiation skills.
- Microsoft Office experience (particularly MS Excel and MS PowerPoint for data analysis and presentation)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Planned and structured approach with ability to manage stress.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude.
- Resilient – can work in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
- IATA certification in travel can be an advantage.
Additional information
At IQ-EQ we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.
Company description
IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.
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