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Fleet, Travel & Expense Specialist

Kao EMEA & Americas

Amersfoort
Full-time
2-5 years experience
Hybrid

Work Arrangement

Office Days per Week: 2 days

Key Skills

Expense Administration
Expense Auditing
Concur Administration
Corporate Credit Card Management
Fleet Coordination
Lease Car Administration
Policy Compliance
Employee Support
Stakeholder Support
Microsoft Office
Organisational Skills
Attention to Detail
Communication
Prioritisation
Customer Service

Job Description

We are Kao, listed as one of the world's most ethical companies for the last 19 years. Our EMEA brand portfolio spans across three sectors; Consumer Care (John Frieda, Guhl, Bondi Sands, Bioré, Jergens, Curél), Professional Hair (Goldwell, Oribe, KMS Hair, Kerasilk), and Molton Brown. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do – acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation, and treating each other with trust and respect. The Fleet, Travel & Expense (T&E) Specialist is part of the Business Services team supporting the EMEA region. The role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely expense processing, Concur administration, corporate credit card management, and fleet coordination activities supporting lease car drivers and internal stakeholders. This position combines operational administration with employee support and requires strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and a customer-focused approach. What you will do: Manage day-to-day Travel & Expense operations including Concur administration, expense auditing, policy compliance, and employee support Administer corporate credit cards including onboarding/offboarding cardholders, monitoring submissions, and following up on outstanding items Coordinate fleet and lease car activities, supporting employees, drivers, HR, and leasing providers with daily operations and administration Deliver responsive stakeholder support across EMEA while handling ad hoc requests and ensuring accurate, timely processing of all related activities Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field is an advantage Minimum 3 years' experience within expense reimbursement administration and/or fleet management Experience using Microsoft Office applications Concur experience preferred Experience with Zendesk or other ticketing systems is an advantage Advanced organisational and administrative skills High attention to detail and accuracy Service-oriented approach with strong communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment At Kao, we believe the diversity of our teams strengthens our global mission. Here we trust and respect each other, collaborating in a friendly and inclusive work environment to achieve great results. An entrepreneurial environment where passionate and innovative teams come together. Respect, teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of how we work. A workplace culture that prioritises employee wellbeing, with opportunities to get involved in initiatives such as Mental Health First Aiders, the Charity Committee, and DE&I communities A broad range of benefits, including flexible working, competitive salaries, health and wellbeing offers, pension schemes, insurance options, and more… Learning and development opportunities Your voice matters here — we value entrepreneurial thinking and innovation from our teams. This is a hybrid role- 2 days per week in the office. LNKD1_NL

Core Responsibilities

Manage EMEA travel and expense operations, including Concur administration, expense auditing, policy compliance, employee support, and corporate credit card administration. Coordinate fleet and lease car activities with employees, drivers, HR, and leasing providers, ensuring accurate and timely processing and responsive stakeholder support.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in expense reimbursement administration and/or fleet management is required, along with Microsoft Office experience. A business administration or related bachelor's degree is an advantage; Concur experience is preferred, and experience with Zendesk or another ticketing system is an advantage.

Benefits

  • Flexible Working
  • Competitive Salary
  • Health and Wellbeing Offers
  • Pension Schemes
  • Insurance Options
  • Learning and Development Opportunities

About Kao EMEA & Americas

Industry: Personal Care Product Manufacturing

Company size: 10,001+ employees

This is the official account of Kao in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and the Americas region with our main hubs in London (UK), Darmstadt (Germany), Amersfoort (the Netherlands) and Cincinnati (USA). We focus on our Beauty Care business with premium brands in three business sectors: Consumer Care, Salon and Molton Brown. Our Consumer Care business represents iconic skin and hair care brands that are recognized for their innovation and quality across the globe, including John Frieda, Guhl, Bioré, Bondi Sands, Curél and Jergens. Our Salon Business is committed to unleashing the creativity of stylists, salons and consumers around the globe. With our brands Goldwell, Oribe, KMS Hair, Kerasilk and Varis, stylists have everything in their hands to create beautiful show-stopping hair representative of the individuality of their clients. Our London-based luxury brand Molton Brown, offers fragrance, body and bath products found only in our exclusive Molton Brown stores, high-end department stores and travel retail, as well as five-star hotels around the world. All three business sectors are driven by the same values and beliefs: We strive to create a Kirei life for people, society and the planet through creation and innovation that enables more sustainable lifestyles. The Japanese word kirei, meaning “clean, well-ordered, and beautiful,” reflects our purpose. And because our people are our greatest asset, we foster an environment where everyone can grow, flourish and help us make life beautiful. Globally, Kao has strived to deliver value to the life of people everywhere in the world since the company's founding in 1887. As a Japan-based manufacturer of personal care and household products, cosmetics, and specialty chemicals, Kao creates high-value-added products and services that provide care and enrichment for the life of all people and the planet.

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