Job description
Role Overview
Accountant at Tamara, a leading fintech platform headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with offices in the UAE, Egypt, Germany, and Vietnam.
Company Overview
Tamara is a fintech platform serving the Saudi Arabia and GCC region with more than 25 million customers and over 130,000 partner merchants. The company provides reliable financial solutions across retail, travel, education, healthcare, and beyond. Tamara is backed by Sanabil Investments (a wholly owned company of the Public Investment Fund), SNB Capital, and Checkout.com, among others. Tamara is Saudi's first fintech unicorn.
Role Purpose
As Accountant, you will be at the forefront of financial operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. You will analyze financial data, apply strong analytical skills, and collaborate with internal teams while maintaining a keen attention to detail and profound understanding of accounting standards.
Key Responsibilities
Month-End and Year-End Closing
- Conduct month-end and year-end closing activities with precision.
- Record journal entries and accruals accurately and in a timely manner.
- Prepare balance sheet accounts reconciliations.
- Identify and investigate any unusual or significant fluctuations in account balances and take appropriate actions to resolve them.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for transaction recording and reconciliation.
- Reconcile sub-ledgers with the general ledger to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Ensure proper classification of financial transactions and reconcile sub-ledgers.
- Maintain the chart of accounts.
Financial Control and Compliance
- Document accounting policies and procedures for transparency and consistency.
- Implement and uphold robust financial control procedures.
- Monitor transactions to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Identify and address control weaknesses, driving corrective actions.
ERP Systems & Automation
- Identify opportunities for process automation to streamline operations.
- Collaborate with teams to identify and address process inefficiencies.
Personal Development
- Take charge of your personal and professional growth.
- Set and review personal development goals aligned with career objectives.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in financial accounting and control.
Qualifications & Experience
- 5+ years of experience in accounting, financial control, or related fields.
- ACCA, CA or equivalent certificate.
- Experience in fintech, technology, or financial services sectors.
- Proficiency in month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards (IFRS).
- Strong skills in reconciliation and Chart of Accounts maintenance.
- Experience in developing and implementing financial control processes and procedures.
- Experience with Islamic Finance and shariah-compliant products is desirable.
Skills & Competencies
- Knowledge of Oracle NetSuite software is a big plus.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a strive for automation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy.