Expense Manager (global Experience)

Cognite Cognite · Industrial · India · Finance

This role is for an Expense Manager at Cognite, a company focused on industrial digitalization and AI solutions. The primary responsibilities include reviewing expense reports, verifying invoices for GST compliance, managing expense workflows in systems like Netsuite and Expensify, and preparing financial reports. The role requires a strong understanding of Indian GST, proficiency in Excel, experience with ERP/expense systems, and attention to detail. While the company builds AI, this specific role is focused on financial operations and compliance, not direct AI/ML development.

What you'd actually do

  1. Review employee expense reports for accuracy, receipt documentation, and policy compliance.
  2. Verify invoices for GST compliance and eligibility for input tax credit (ITC).
  3. Identify and flag duplicate claims, non-compliant expenses, and suspicious transactions.
  4. Reconcile corporate credit card statements with submitted expense reports.
  5. Manage end-to-end expense workflows in Netsuite and Expensify.

Skills

Required

  • Strong understanding of Indian GST requirements and commercial invoice validation.
  • Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
  • Experience with ERP and expense management systems, preferably Netsuite and Expensify.
  • High attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies quickly.
  • Strong integrity and accountability in handling financial data.
  • Ability to communicate firmly yet professionally with employees and stakeholders.
  • Analytical mindset with a focus on improving financial controls and processes.
  • 6-10 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Audit, or Expense Management.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting.

What the JD emphasized

  • Indian GST requirements
  • Netsuite
  • Expensify