Finance - Accounts Payable (Travel & Expense) - Associate

COMPANY OVERVIEW

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.

KKR's Gurugram office provides best-in-class business operations services and solutions to our internal stakeholders and clients, drives organization-wide process efficiency and transformation, and reflects KKR's global culture and values of teamwork and innovation. The office contains multifunctional business capabilities and is integral in furthering the growth and transformation of KKR. The office was established with an initial concentration of finance, operations, and technology personnel, followed by the expansion of additional functions and capabilities. KKR’s creation of a Gurugram office builds upon the firm's momentum in India and bolsters its existing presence in Mumbai.

TEAM OVERVIEW

Finance supports the strategic direction of the Firm by ensuring efficient and effective financial planning, analysis, budgeting, reporting, compliance, accounting, and stewardship of financial risks and controls. By doing so, we produce accurate financial information for decision making, ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies, and provide leadership for operational improvements, cost savings and strategic investments that align with the Firm’s culture and long-term goals.

POSITION SUMMARY

The position is responsible for managing Travel & Expense (T&E) processes and systems across the organization. The role plays a key part in reviewing expense reports, ensuring compliance with internal policies, supporting global operations, and driving process improvements. This position is ideal for an experienced finance professional with strong analytical skills, system proficiency, and the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders in a global environment. The individual will provide ongoing operational support, identify opportunities to enhance service delivery, streamline procedures, leverage technology to improve efficiency, and manage multiple facets of the end-to-end T&E function while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Excellence

• Review and approve employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with T&E policies and internal controls.
• Manage complex expense reports, ServiceNow tickets, and T&E-related reconciliations.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for T&E policies, processes, and systems.
• Collaborate with global teams, IT, and Concur support to resolve issues and drive process improvements.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Act as a System Admin for all Concur related queries.

Stakeholder Management

• Partners with employees, approvers, Finance, Procurement, HR, and IT to resolve T&E queries and ensure timely processing.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and provide guidance on T&E policies and procedures.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities related to T&E.

Reporting & Governance

• Prepare T&E reports, reconciliations, and dashboards to track operational performance and compliance.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and analysis.
• Analyze T&E data to identify trends, improve processes, and support management decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8-10 years of experience in Travel & Expense (T&E), Accounts Payable, or related finance operations.
• Experience in a multinational financial services or private equity environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of T&E processes, expense policies, and internal controls.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA (preferred), SAP Concur, Workday, AppZen, Detect, APD, or similar finance systems.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and advanced Excel skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with global stakeholders.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, customer focus, and a continuous improvement mindset.

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