The Accountant will manage accounting operations, ensure compliance with regulations, maintain financial records, and support the Controller in financial reporting and audits.
About Tala
Tala is on a mission to unleash the economic power of the Global Majority – the 4 billion people overlooked by existing financial systems. With nearly half a billion dollars raised from equity and debt, we are serving millions of customers across three continents. Tala has been named by the Fortune Impact 20 list, CNBC’s Disruptor 50 five years in a row, CNBC’s World's Top Fintech Company, Forbes’ Fintech 50 list for eight years running, and Chief's The New Era of Leadership Award. We are expanding across product offerings, countries and crypto and are looking for people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about our mission.
By creating a unique platform that enables lending and other financial services around the globe, people in emerging markets are able to start and expand small businesses, manage day-to-day needs, and pursue their financial goals with confidence. Currently, over nine million people across Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India have used Tala products. Due to our global team, we have a remote-first approach, and also have offices in Santa Monica, CA (HQ); Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India.
Most Talazens join us because they connect with our mission. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Tala, we’d love to hear from you!
We're seeking a detail-oriented and dynamic Accountant to manage in-country records and accounting operations. This will be a six-month contract.
What You'll Do
- Assist Controller with all aspects of Tala’s accounting department which includes, but is not limited to, the company's financial statements, general ledger, portfolio accounting, payroll, accounts payable, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, budgeting, tax compliance, regulatory reporting and various special analyses or projects.
- Maintain adequate and effective processes to enhance the close and reporting cycles, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
- Follow corporate policies and procedures such as invoice processing, cash management, and expense policies.
- Design, improve, and manage internal practices, policies, and all accounting to ensure compliance within India.
- Implement or enhance processes to further streamline and enable more accurate and timely reporting.
- Ensure accurate and timely production of all financial information.
- Ad hoc projects as they arise - we are a start-up after all!
What You'll Need
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Related Field
- 5+ years experience in the accounting and finance sector
- Public accounting experience - Big 4 preferred
- Chartered Accountant
- Experience working with IFRS and GAAP reporting
- Experience working with Banks, NBFCs, RBI, other financial regulators
- Conscientious about timeliness of assignments and quality of work product
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner
- Able to handle multiple tasks and maintain control and order over same
- Exceptional work ethic
Our vision is to build a new financial ecosystem where everyone can participate on equal footing and access the tools they need to be financially healthy. We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we’re proud to have a diverse global team that represents a multitude of backgrounds, cultures, and experience. We hire talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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