Bain & Company, Inc.

COMPANY PROFILE 

Bain & Company is one of the top management consulting firms in the world that helps the world’s most ambitious change makers define the future. 
Across 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. 
The firm established several functions in the Indian market early 2000s and its remit across functions has expanded over time. Since 2019, these functions have become part of Global Business Services (GBS). Global Business Services (GBS) is a network of five interconnected business-function hubs across India, Poland, Malaysia, Mexico and Portugal, serving Bain globally to run our business, support other functions, and help drive innovation internally. We are over 1000 business professionals – serving functions in operations, HR, finance, legal, tech, marketing, research, and data analytics – who support our offices globally.  Our mantra of “shared innovation, seamless execution,” underpinned by a passion for results, teamwork, and creativity, helps Bain stay at the top of our game operationally.

PROFILE SUMMARY

The Associate, Global Travel & Expense processes invoices and expenses, with a higher level of functional/technical knowledge. They play a more independent role in reviewing and entering expenses into the system accurately and in a timely manner. They also act as a point of contact between internal and external customers, addressing inquiries and providing timely responses. Associates ensure adherence to company policies while assisting employees with the application of Travel & Expense policies. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Travel & Expense

• Review employee expense reports for reasonableness and consistency with firm policy, ensuring timelines, completeness and accuracy.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) and should be able to handle employee queries effectively.
• Collaborate with team members to address workflow volume challenges and provide suggestions for rebalancing.
• Identify and report unusual trends or nonstandard items requiring policy clarification or additional approvals.
• Perform recurring audit steps as required by department procedures and controls, providing excellent customer service.

Personal Specification

• Experience in Travel and Expense or a related financial role within an organization
• Proficiency in processing expenses and financial transactions
• Familiarity with relevant accounting software and tools
• Ability to apply accounting principles and practices to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent Communication skills
• Customer service mentality
• Flexible attitude and team approach “Can do!” mentality.
• Able to work on own initiative remotely– and be proactive and work as part of a team

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 
Essential

• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in excel.
• At least 2-4 years previous experience in T&E
  
  

Desired but not essential

• Experience with SAP and Service Now
• Process transition experience
• Experience in a Consulting firm or a Captive unit

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best places to work, a champion of diversity, and a model of social responsibility. We are currently ranked the #1 consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list, and we have maintained a spot in the top four on Glassdoor's list for the last 15 years. We believe that diversity, inclusion, and collaboration are key to building extraordinary teams. We hire people with exceptional talents, abilities, and potential, then create an environment where you can become the best version of yourself and thrive both professionally and personally. We are publicly recognized by external parties such as Fortune, Vault, Mogul, Working Mother, Glassdoor, and the Human Rights Campaign for being a great place to work for diversity and inclusion, women, LGBTQ, and parents.