Expense Accountant

• Expense Reports: Day-to-day review of expense reports submitted by the employees and approving of expenses in adherence to the Company policy and procedures.
• Prepare reimbursement files by required payroll/reimbursement deadlines.
• Help Desk: Provide backup support and engage in solutions to employee s queries to ensure user satisfaction and productivity. Works directly with employees to address complaints, requests and other matters relating to expense reporting and Corporate Travel Policy.
• Month-End: Prepare the T&E accrual for monthly book closure and support the accounting teams as needed.
• Auditing: Work with audit agencies (government, external and Internal) to assist with all required audits. This includes providing copies of expense reports as required and answering any questions the auditors may have about the expenses.
• Responsibility and Authority: Continuously involved in process improvement and automation of tasks in all assigned areas of responsibility. Provide backup support across T&E as needed. Other duties as assigned, including ad hoc report requests, and project work. Must be able to answer all questions pertaining to job responsibilities. Must be able to work with executives or their delegates to support them with any expense reporting issues. Questions must be handled with diplomacy, friendliness, accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.

• Bachelor s Degree in accounting
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Accounts Payable or General ledger accounting
• Experience in Travel and Expenses (T&E) and working knowledge of expense reporting software is an added advantage.
• This position requires knowledge and experience in Accounts Payable, Travel Reimbursement and General Accounting to handle the daily activities and provide employee support.
• Well versed with MS Office applications and Excel expertise
• Experience of working in an international business environment
• Strong communicator and team player
• Fluent in English (both written and verbal)
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-moving, and demanding environment

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