Staff Accountant

Branch Overview

Branch delivers world-class financial services to the mobile generation. With offices in the United States, Nigeria, Kenya, and India, Branch is a for-profit socially conscious company that uses the power of data science to reduce the cost of delivering financial services in emerging markets. We believe that everyone, everywhere deserves fair financial access. The rapid spread of smartphones presents an opportunity for the world’s emerging middle class to access banking options and achieve financial flexibility

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Branch’s mission-driven team is led by founder and former CEO of Kiva.org. The company presents a rich opportunity for our team members to drive meaningful growth in rapidly evolving and changing markets. In 2019, Branch announced our Series C and has garnered more than $100M in funding with investments from leading Silicon Valley firms including Andreessen Horowitz, Trinity Capital, Foundation Capital, Visa, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC

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We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive working environment where human beings of all backgrounds can thri

ve.Job Descrip

tion
The Staff Accountant will report to the Senior Accountant in India. This will be a permanent role that will involve a variety of accounting functions, including accounts payable, daily reconciliation of wallets, review of employee expense, general ledger reconciliations for various balance sheet and profit & loss acco

unts.Responsibi

• litiesProduce daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations for India covering disbursements, repayments, net cash, and third-party cont
• racts.Prepare and record journal entries to support a timely month-end close using Net
• Suite.Analyse and complete assigned monthly balance sheet reconcilia
• tions.Record cash and expense transactions, ensuring accurate categoriz
• ation.Ensure consistent expense categorization for ve
• ndors.Assist in ensuring that all statutory dues are paid on
• time.Partner with various departments on accruals, vendor management and contracts manag
• ement.Assist the team to ensure the preparation and communication of timely and accurate monthly financial and management re
• ports.Assist with preparation of monthly cash projec
• tions.Assist with annual external audit, completing requested mate

rials.Qualifi

• cationsBachelor's/Masters in finance or relate
• d areas1-2 years accounting experience in similar p
• ositionHands on Excel skills with strong analytical capab
• ilitiesFluent spoken and written
• EnglishSelf-motivated, c
• reativeSuper organized and results
• focusedFlexibility to work with team members in different time zones daily is es

sentialBenefits of

• Joining Mission-driven, fast-paced and entrepreneurial env
• ironmentCompetitive salary and equity
• packageA collaborative, transparent and flat company
• cultureYou want to work from the hills, the beach or the forests? Go for it because we are a remote-first company and you’ll have access to co-workin
• g spacesFully-paid Group Medical Insurance and Personal Accidental I
• nsuranceWork-life balance is not a myth, make use of our unlimited paid leaves policy including personal leave, bereavement leave, sick leave and periodic mental hea
• lth daysFully paid parental leave - 6 months maternity leave and 3 months paterni
• ty leaveMonthly WFH stipend alongside a one time home office set-u
• p budgetOther benefits include; team meals, virtual social events and in person
• meet upsDiscretionary trips to our offices across the globe, with global travel medical i
• nsuranceOpportunity to work and interact with a glo

bal team
We’re looking for more than just qualifications -- if you’re unsure that you meet the criteria but identify with our vision of providing equal opportunity to everyone to access financial services, please do not hesitate

to apply!
Branch International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not and will not discriminate in employment on any basis prohibited by appli