Job Details
Tala’s Kenya office is looking for a detail-oriented and dynamic accountant with experience working in a rapidly growing, hands-on, start-up environment. This position requires excellent communication skills, an ability to think critically and creatively, attention to detail and a team-oriented attitude. The responsibilities of the role are as follows:
Responsibilities:
Assist Controller with all aspects of Tala’s accounting department which includes, but is not limited to, the company’s consolidated financial statements, general ledger, portfolio accounting, payroll, accounts payable, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, budgeting, tax compliance, and various special analyses or projects
Maintain adequate and effective processes to improve the close and reporting cycles to ensure 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
Manage internal practices, policies, and all accounting to ensure compliance within Kenya
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!
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Related Field; CPA (K) required
5+ years experience in the accounting and finance sector
Public accounting experience – Big 4 preferred
Preferred Requirements:
Experience with Netsuite
Experience in public accounting
Experience working in consumer finance
Experience working with IFRS reporting
Conscientious about timeliness of assignments and quality of work product
Possess 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
