Workday Travel & Expense Analyst

Job Specification : Travel & Expense Analyst

Position Summary

The Travel & Expense (T&E) Analyst will support TCW’s Corporate Accounting team in managing, monitoring, and reconciling employee travel and expense activity. This role ensures compliance with company policies, accurate reporting within the Concur and Workday systems, and timely resolution of employee inquiries. The analyst will also provide data-driven insights to improve expense control, operational efficiency, and policy adherence.

Key Responsibilities

Administer and maintain the Concur Travel & Expense system, including auditing and approving employee expense reports for accuracy, compliance, and proper documentation.

Ensure expenses comply with TCW’s corporate travel and expense policy and relevant tax / regulatory requirements.

Support Workday integrations for expense accounting and employee reimbursement processing.

Reconcile expense-related accounts and monitor accruals to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Payroll teams to ensure timely reimbursement and correct accounting treatment.

Generate and analyze T&E reports to identify trends, exceptions, and areas for cost optimization.

Assist with policy updates, system enhancements, and testing of T&E-related workflows.

Provide high-quality support to employees and managers regarding expense submissions, policy clarification, and system navigation.

Support internal and external audits by preparing and providing requested documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

3-5 years of experience in Travel & Expense management, accounting operations, or finance support.

Hands-on experience with Concur Expense and Workday Financials (required).

Strong understanding of corporate T&E policies, compliance standards, and audit controls.

Proficiency in Excel and data analysis; ability to generate and interpret reports.

High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Excellent communication skills and customer service orientation.

Experience working in a global or shared-services environment preferred.

Key Competencies

Expense Management & Compliance

ERP / T&E Systems Proficiency (Concur, Workday)

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Accuracy & Attention to Detail

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Customer Service Orientation