Senior Accountant

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!

About The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to join our dynamic team in the Philippines. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of financial processes, supporting business growth, and providing accounting expertise for product launches.

This is a hands-on role that requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects independently.

• Financial Close Process:
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Ensure accurate and timely production of financial reports.
• Maintain adequate and effective processes to improve the close and reporting cycles to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

• Internal Controls:
• Ownership of drafting internal policies and procedures such as invoice processing, cash management, and expense policies.

• Treasury and Cash Management:
• Support cash forecasting and treasury operations.
• Assist in optimizing cash flow and fund allocation strategies.
• Maintain and enhance banking relationships, ensuring cost-effective banking solutions and services.
• Oversee foreign exchange (FX) transactions and reporting requirements with BSP.

• Tax & Regulatory Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and prepare mandatory filings, payments, and documentation.
• Provide basic tax support, including understanding and applying Philippine tax laws to transactions and operations.
• Assist in preparation and provision of supporting documentations as preparation for tax assessments.
• Ownership of annual business permit renewal process.

• Audit Support:
• Work closely with external auditors, including Big 4 firms, to facilitate smooth audit processes.
• Ownership of end-to-end audit process for PH entities.

• Product Launch Support:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare accounting memos for new products, documenting accounting requirements and regulatory considerations.
• Analyze the accounting impact of product features and ensure seamless integration into financial processes.

• Process Improvement:
• Identify and implement improvements in accounting workflows and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Ad Hoc Projects:
• Take ownership of various projects and deliverables as assigned by the Accounting Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is required
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in financial close processes, tax compliance, and audit coordination
• Knowledge of Philippine tax regulations and accounting standards (PH GAAP/IFRS)
• Basic tax knowledge, including familiarity with tax filings, compliance requirements, and regulatory frameworks in the Philippines
• Proficiency in accounting systems, with experience in NetSuite being a plus
• Advanced Excel skills and experience managing large datasets
• Excellent written and 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
• Candidates residing near Tala's office in Makati
• Prior exposure to consumer finance or technology-driven environments is a plus

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.