Job description
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!
What You’ll Do
Manage the financial close process, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and conducting variance analysis for both month-end and year-end activities.
Handle revenue and expense entries, which involves reviewing transaction reports, coordinating with internal teams to resolve discrepancies, and posting accurate entries.
Oversee Accounts Payable, ensuring that purchase requests and invoices are reviewed and approved in accordance with company policy and tax regulations.
Support treasury and cash management, including cash forecasting, managing banking relationships, and approving payroll, invoice, and statutory payments.
Manage payroll activities, such as reviewing income tax calculations, analyzing monthly payroll, and approving payroll releases.
Ensure tax and regulatory compliance by preparing corporate income tax provisions, reconciling tax accounts, and managing relationships with tax authorities and service providers.
Develop and maintain internal controls by drafting and updating company policies and procedures related to financial processes.
Facilitate external audits by acting as the primary point of contact, preparing financial management accounts, and owning the end-to-end audit process.
Provide accounting support for new product launches, collaborating with cross-functional teams to document accounting requirements and analyze the financial impact of new features.
Lead and contribute to special projects and other ad hoc deliverables as assigned by management.
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- 5-7 years of meaningful accounting experience, including experience in financial close processes, tax compliance, and audit coordination.
- Strong knowledge of Vietnam accounting standards (VAS).
- Basic tax knowledge, including familiarity with tax filings, compliance requirements, and regulatory framework.
- Proficiency in accounting systems, with experience in NetSuite being a plus.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience managing large datasets.
- Excellent written and above average verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and quality.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- A growth mindset, openness to feedback, and a team-oriented attitude.
- Able to work onsite as needed
Preferred Experience
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
- Hands-on experience with tax audits and treasury management.
- Strong experience in end-to-end financial close processes.
- Prior exposure to consumer finance or technology-driven environments.
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.
