Analyst - Travel & Expense (AP)

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Hybrid Model

About Role

We have an exciting role of Travel and expense Analyst. You will play a key role in Review Expense Reports activities to ensure a smooth flow of the process. This might be a great fit if you are result-oriented and excited to be part of a growing team.

About Omnicom Global Solutions

Omnicom Global Solutions (OGS) is an agile innovation hub of Omnicom Group, a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Guided by the principles of Knowledge, Innovation, and Transformation, OGS is designed to deliver scalable, customized, and contextualized solutions that meet the evolving needs of our Practice Areas within Omnicom.

OGS India plays a key role for our group companies and global agencies by providing stellar products, solutions, and services in the areas of Creative Services, Technology, Marketing Science (Data & Analytics), Advanced Analytics, Market Research, Business Support Services, Media Services, and Project Management.

We currently have 4000+ awesome colleagues in OGS India who are committed to solving our clients’ pressing business issues. We are growing rapidly and looking for talented professionals like you to be part of this journey.

Let us build this, together!

• Review Expense Reports: Thoroughly examine expense reports submitted by employees to verify the accuracy and completeness of the information.
• Policy Compliance:  Ensure that all expenses comply with GSP’s and our client’s Travel and Expense policies.
• Receipt Verification: Verify the presence of valid receipts for each expense, confirming that they match the details provided in the expense report.
• Approval Verification: Confirm that expenses have been appropriately authorized and approved by the relevant managers or supervisors
• Coding and Classification: Accurately code and classify expenses based on the nature of the expenditure and allocate them to the correct projects and categories.
• Duplicate Expense Identification: Identify and flag any duplicated expenses and transactions to prevent reimbursement issues.
• Currency Conversion: Ensure that currency conversions are accurately input based on the attached bank statement.
• Policy Communication:  Communicate any discrepancies or policy violations to employees or Client Accountants and provide guidance on corrective actions.
• Timely Processing: Efficiently process expense reports to ensure prompt disbursement of reimbursements. If necessary, follow up with the employee regarding any corrective items.
• Record Keeping: Maintain organized and accurate records of all expense reports, approvals, and supporting documentation for future reference and audits.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify internal controls to enhance overall efficiency and compliance.
• Audit Support: Assist in managing client audits by providing receipts and expense backup in order to comply with audit requirements.
• Client Expense Reporting: Assist in completing an expense Smartsheet with posted non-production travel expenses by category to comply with client audit requirements.
• Time sheets follow up
• New vendor setup

Senior Finance leaders from Omnicom Agencies, Accounting Teams, Controllers and Annalect Internal Leadership

• Proven experience as a Travel and Expense Analyst or in a similar financial role
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field, is a plus
• Strong understanding of Travel and Expense policies and procedures
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office suite. Experience with these systems is a plus: Microsoft Dynamics 365, IBM Cognos Analytics, Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Customer service experience and/or experience with conflict resolution, is a plus