Branch International - Staff Accountant

Branch Overview : 

- Branch delivers world-class financial services to the mobile generation. With offices in San Francisco, Lagos, Mexico City, Mumbai and Nairobi, 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.

- 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. Most recently, Branch announced our Series C and has garnered more than $100M in funding with investments from leading Silicon Valley firms.

Job Overview : 

- The Staff Accountant will report to the Senior Accountant in India and will work closely with thee finance team in Africa and the US. This will be a permanent role that will involve a variety of accounting functions, including accounts payable, daily reconciliation of wallets, general ledger reconciliations for various balance sheet and profit & loss accounts and BS/PL flux analyses. Job location would be in Mumbai, India.

Responsibilities : 

- Produce daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations for India covering disbursements, repayments, net cash, and third-party contracts.

- Prepare and record journal entries to support a timely month-end close using NetSuite.

- Analyze and complete assigned monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

- Record cash and expense transactions, ensuring accurate categorization.

- Ensure consistent expense categorization for vendors.

- Assist in ensuring that all statutory dues are paid on time.

- Partner with various departments on accruals, vendor management and contracts management.

- Assist the team to ensure the preparation and communication of timely and accurate monthly financial and management reports.

- Assist with preparation of monthly cash projections.

- Assist with annual external audit, completing requested materials.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in finance or related areas

- MBA/CA inter candidate a plus but not mandatory

- 1-2 years accounting experience in similar position

- Experience working with Netsuite is a plus

- Expert Excel skills with strong analytical capabilities

- Fluent spoken and written English

- Self-motivated, creative

- Super organized and results focused

- Flexibility to work with team members in different time zones daily is essential

Benefits of Joining

- Mission-driven and fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

- Competitive salary and equity package

- Generous vacation policy

- Weekly team meals