Associate Accountant - Builders Program - (Emirati National)

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Why Tamara? We’re proud to be Saudi’s first FinTech unicorn. Our mission is to help people own their dreams by building the most customer-centric financial super app in the world. & There is no playbook for that; our Tamarians are writing it. Our teams are made up of innovators, problem-solvers, and learners we thrive on curiosity and collaboration. If this sounds like you: curious, driven, and ready to build, we’d love to meet you Apply now and join the next generation of Builders! About the program At Tamara, we believe potential should be stretched early. Our Flagship Builders Internship & Co-Op track is crafted for students who don’t want a passive internship but a real seat at the table. If you’re hungry to apply what you’ve learned, in a fast-moving, high-performance environment, this is where you begin. Built for current students seeking internship or co-op opportunities, this track immerses you in meaningful, hands-on work across Product, Engineering, Design, and beyond giving you real ownership, not just exposure. You’ll contribute to real projects and solve real problems, gaining the kind of exposure that most early-career experiences simply don’t offer. We treat interns and co-op students as future builders, because in many ways, they already are. With our January and June cohorts, you’ll gain more than experience. You’ll gain momentum. Your role We're seeking an Accountant for our Finance team. You will be crucial in contributing to smooth month-end closing by assisting the team and preparing accurate, timely reports. Drawing on your proficiency in supporting the company's financial engine, you will be responsible for helping implement and maintain controls to ensure accurate information within the system to create unique experiences only Tamara can provide. With a proven track record of excellent communication skills and proficiency in MS Office (Word & Excel), and ultimately revolutionize the way millions of users shop, pay, and bank. You are a driven, determined, curious team player, knowing that collective strength means we all win. With a positive outlook, you are solution-oriented, persevering regardless of circumstances, always finding a way through, no matter the challenges. You will effectively find a way to work with everyone through empathy and respect. You will be driven and comfortable with responding quickly with urgency, with the ability to change course without losing momentum and energy, resulting in great success. Your responsibilities: Responsible for assisting the team during month-end closing Preparing reports as required in a timely and accurate manner Assisting the team with ad-hoc requirements such as audits Assisting in handling the financial operations of the company Assisting with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures Ensuring accuracy of data within the system Assisting the finance team with daily tasks Your expertise: Experience At a minimum, 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 is preferred but not required. Degree in Accounting or Finance. Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word. Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Attributes: Detail-oriented and precise, with strong organizational skills. Proactive and dependable, committed to delivering timely outputs. Collaborative and adaptable, excelling in team-oriented environments.