Netsuite Administrator

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

The NetSuite Administrator at Tala is a hybrid role that blends deep technical expertise with sharp business process acumen.

You will be responsible for the management, configuration, and ongoing optimization of our NetSuite ERP system. This role acts as a critical bridge between our Finance, Accounting, and Technology teams, translating business needs into effective system solutions.

You'll ensure the integrity, security, and efficiency of our NetSuite environment, empowering users and driving automation across the organization.

• Implement best practices for data governance, security, and compliance within NetSuite and connected systems.
• Lead complex NetSuite configuration, workflows, customization, and integration
• Demonstrate proficiency in script understanding and problem resolution
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and KPIs to provide insights into business performance
• Coordinate regular system maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance and reliability
• Provide training and support to end-users to enhance their efficiency and proficiency with NetSuite.
• Oversee Sandbox accounts for development and testing, ensuring seamless deployment of customizations and updates to the production environment
• Stay updated on new NetSuite features and functionalities, assessing their potential impact on business processes
• Drive process and systems improvements across teams for end-to-end automation of the full financial life cycle
• Incorporate industry best practices and emerging technology to raise the bar for reporting speed and accuracy
• Mentor and aid in developing the wider team of accounting and finance professionals
• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors in related matters

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3-5 years experience with ERP, Rev Rec, CRM, CPQ and other relevant software categories - NetSuite and Salesforce preferred
• NetSuite Certified Administrator certification is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in a fintech, SaaS, or financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles (GAAP and IFRS).
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability. 
• Result oriented, self-motivated with a personal drive to meet commitments.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with both internal and external business partners.
• Able to work flexible hours

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.