Merck Group

Travel & Expense Care Team Lead

Merck Group  •  National Capital Region, PH (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Team Lead – Travel & Expense (T&E) to oversee the daily operations of our T&E team. This role is responsible for driving timely and accurate reconciliation of T&E accounts, resolving delinquencies, monitoring KPIs, preparing reports, and delivering insightful analysis to stakeholders. In addition, you will play a key role in developing team capabilities, coaching team members, and driving process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Management:

  • Lead and supervise the T&E team to ensure timely reconciliation of T&E accounts and resolution of outstanding issues and delinquencies.
  • Monitor and manage daily workflows, ensuring compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.
  • Serve as an escalation point for complex issues, providing resolution guidance and process clarifications.

Performance & Reporting:

  • Define, track, and report on key KPIs related to T&E processes (e.g., policy compliance, aging reports, delinquency rates, reimbursement cycle times).
  • Perform periodic analysis of T&E spend and trends; identify anomalies and recommend corrective actions.
  • Prepare and present regular performance dashboards to senior management and stakeholders.

People Development:

  • Coach, mentor, and develop team members to build a high-performing, collaborative, and engaged team.
  • Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance appraisals, and training sessions.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team.

Process Improvement:

  • Identify opportunities for process standardization, automation, and efficiency enhancements within the T&E function.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, HR, AP, etc.) to drive improvements and resolve process gaps.
  • Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a Team Lead or Supervisory role within Travel & Expense, Accounts Payable, or similar shared services functions.
  • Strong working knowledge of T&E systems (e.g., Concur, SAP, Oracle) and reconciliation processes.
  • Proven ability to manage KPIs, reporting, and root cause analysis.
  • Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and people development abilities.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Knowledgeable in Concur, SAP, Excel, Ppt

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Merck Group

About Merck Group

This channel is not intended for U.S. and Canadian visitors. Merck operates in the U.S. and Canada as EMD Serono in Healthcare, MilliporeSigma in Life Science and EMD Electronics in Electronics. An unaffiliated and unrelated company, Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, US holds the rights in the trademark MERCK in the U.S. and Canada.

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We are Merck, a leading global science and technology company headquartered in Germany.

We are curious explorers, courageous pioneers, and ingenious inventors. Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics.

Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and the planet.

We believe in the positive power of science and technology. It has determined our actions since 1668 and inspires us to continue researching for a future worth living. As a family-owned company with over 350 years of experience, we stand for sustainability, responsibility, and innovative strength.

We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive company that values and fosters the talents and abilities of our employees. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Work your Magic and join Merck.

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Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Darmstadt, DE
Year Founded
Unknown
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