Associate Accountant - Builders Program - (Emirati National)

Role Overview

Associate Accountant - Builders Program for Emirati Nationals at Tamara, a financial technology company.

Company Overview

Tamara is Saudi Arabia's first FinTech unicorn. The company's mission is to help people own their dreams by building the most customer-centric financial super app in the world. Teams are composed of innovators, problem-solvers, and learners who thrive on curiosity and collaboration.

The Builders Program is a flagship internship and co-op track designed for students seeking meaningful, hands-on work with real ownership rather than passive experience. The program immerses participants across Product, Engineering, Design, and beyond, with cohorts beginning in January and June. Participants contribute to real projects, solve real problems, and are treated as future builders.

Role Purpose

You will contribute to smooth month-end closing by assisting the Finance team and preparing accurate, timely reports. You will support the company's financial engine by helping implement and maintain controls to ensure accurate information within the system.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Closing and Reporting

• Assist the team during month-end closing
• Prepare reports as required in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure accuracy of data within the system

Financial Operations and Controls

• Assist in handling the financial operations of the company
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures

General Finance Support

• Assist the Finance team with daily tasks
• Assist the team with ad-hoc requirements such as audits

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Internship or co-op training experience in accounting tasks such as month-end closing, financial reporting, and supporting daily operations
• Experience with month-end closing and financial reporting tasks
• Familiarity with accounting software like Oracle (preferred but not required)

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Detail-oriented and precise, with strong organizational skills
• Proactive and dependable, committed to delivering timely outputs
• Collaborative and adaptable, excelling in team-oriented environments

Additional Information

• This role is restricted to Emirati Nationals
• Ideal candidates are driven, determined, and curious team players who are solution-oriented, persevering regardless of circumstances
• Success requires the ability to respond quickly with urgency, change course without losing momentum and energy, and work effectively with all team members through empathy and respect