Job Information
Palo Alto Networks Travel and Expense Supervisor in Bangalore, India
Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:
Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.
Our Approach to Work
We lead with flexibility and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer personalization and offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond!
At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!
Your Career
Palo Alto Networks is looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Travel and Expense
Supervisor who is interested to play a key role in the development of a COE for the
accounting department that is being established at Bangalore, India. This position will
report to the Accounting Manager and is a great opportunity for a talented individual who
has the desire to join a fast-growing company in a truly international environment.
This position calls for someone with a pro-active work approach, being flexible and
hands on to perform a broad variety of Travel and Expense activities.
Your Impact
Review and Approve business expenses ensuring adherence to travel policies.
Oversee the expense reporting process, including reviewing and approving expense reports for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with company policies, optimizing travel expenses, and providing guidance to employees regarding their travel and expense.
Manage Global Corporate Card Program (Applications, Delinquency, Termination/Relocations and Reconciliations)
Provide training and guidance to employees on Expense booking tools, expense reporting software, and reimbursement procedures.
Monitor travel and expense trends, identify opportunities for cost savings, and recommend strategies for improvement.
Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to reconcile travel expenses and ensure timely reimbursement to employees and clearing.
Reconciliation of Expense Control account for Company Bill Company Pay Program.
Prepare regular reports and presentations on travel and expense metrics, and policy compliance for management review.
T&E Projects/Enhancement and Process improvement support
Ensure optimal internal customer satisfaction.
All other task/responsibilities as required for the job, ad hoc corporate and business request.
Your Experience
UG/ PG Degree in Accountancy or equivalent military qualification required
Minimum of 12-14 years relevant experience in Travel and Expense Function
Advanced knowledge and experience with Concur, Appzen and SAP systems
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
Hands on experience in New Corporate Card Program Implementation.
Detail-oriented and organized, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
Experience managing a team, Production planning and overseeing projects.
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
The Team
Palo Alto Networks is looking for a highly motivated Travel and Expense Analyst who is interested to play a key role in the development of a CoE for the accounting department that is being established at Bangalore, India. This position will report to the Accounting Manager and is a great opportunity for a talented individual who has the desire to join a fast-growing company in a truly international environment. This position calls for someone with a pro-active work approach, being flexible and hands on to perform a broad variety of Travel and Expense activities.
Our Commitment
We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com .
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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