Accountant - (6 Months Contract)

About Tala

At Tala, we’re applying advanced technology and human creativity to solve what legacy institutions can’t or won't. We are a global financial infrastructure company on a mission to unleash the economic power of the global majority, recognizing that today’s financial infrastructure doesn’t work for most of the world’s population.

We’re the first and only platform to combine the intelligence of a credit bureau, the payments execution of a fintech, and the relationship expertise of a bank into one vertically integrated solution. Our platform is powered by an expansive moat of proprietary data and AI/ML decisioning technology, enabling us to deliver instant, reliable liquidity personalized to every customer's needs. Through our flagship credit app, we’ve disbursed over $7 billion in credit to more than 12 million customers across Latin America, Southeast Asia, and East Africa. These customers have leveraged Tala products to start and expand small businesses, manage day-to-day needs, and pursue their financial goals.

Our pioneering work and proven impact have earned us consistent recognition, including being named to:

CNBC’s Disruptor 50 for five years.
CNBC’s World's Top Fintech Companies for two consecutive years.
Forbes’ Fintech 50 list for nine consecutive years.

Visionary investors, persuaded by the economic power of the global majority, have committed half a billion dollars in equity and debt to Tala's success.

Given the global nature of our team, we operate on a remote-first approach with office hubs 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.