Accountant

Summary

Join Tala, a dynamic fintech company, as a detail-oriented Accountant to manage in-country records and accounting operations for a six-month contract. You will assist the Controller with various accounting tasks, including financial statements, general ledger, portfolio accounting, and payroll. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations while maintaining efficient processes for timely and accurate reporting. Design and improve internal accounting practices to ensure compliance within India. Implement processes to streamline reporting and produce accurate financial information. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years of experience, public accounting experience (Big 4 preferred), and Chartered Accountant certification. Experience with IFRS and GAAP reporting, working with financial regulators, and exceptional communication skills are essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Related Field
• 5+ years experience in the accounting and finance sector
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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!

Preferred Qualifications

Public accounting experience - Big 4 preferred