Finance - Accounts Payable - Senior Professional

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.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Professional – Travel & Expense (T&E) to join our global Finance team. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert on T&E processes and systems, playing a key role in reviewing expense reports, maintaining compliance with internal policies, and supporting process improvements across our global operations. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who combines strong analytical capabilities, system proficiency, and stakeholder engagement skills within a global finance environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Excellence

• Review and approve expense reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with corporate travel and expense policies.
• Assist in preparing and submitting complex or high-value expense reports (e.g., for Travel Business Accounts).
• Monitor and manage ServiceNow tickets related to T&E queries, providing timely and accurate resolution.
• Serve as a point of contact and subject matter expert on T&E policy, systems, and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain reconciliations and reports related to T&E activities
• Collaborate with global teams on policy alignment, process enhancements, and system integrations.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and uphold internal control standards related to expense reporting.
• Partner with IT and Concur support teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in the T&E systems.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a liaison between finance, procurement, employees, and vendors to ensure clarity and resolution on T&E processes.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure timely coding and submission of invoices to avoid delays in month-end or year-end closings.

Reporting & Governance

• Extract and analyze reports using Concur Intelligence, identifying bottlenecks or pending transactions in workflow.
• Generate detailed expense reports to support finance leadership with visibility into open items and compliance.
• Provide data and insights for audits, performance metrics, and governance-related requirements.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or Travel & Expense operations.
• Strong understanding of T&E and Accounts Payable business processes.
• Experience in a multinational Financial Services or Private Equity environment is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply corporate travel and expense policies.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP HANA preferred), Concur Expense, and related applications like AppZen, Workday, Detect, APD.

 Key Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with data analytics and report development.
• Strong knowledge of Concur Expense/Invoice workflow and T&E system configurations.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability in all work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving abilities and intellectual curiosity.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on process improvement and innovation.
• Demonstrates the highest levels of integrity and professionalism.
• Comfortable working across global teams and time zones.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, global finance environment
• Exposure to best-in-class systems and process automation tools
• A collaborative culture that supports innovation and continuous learning

KKR is an equal opportunity employer.  Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.