Associate - Finance

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. 
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 its 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).
We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive working environment where human beings of all backgrounds can thrive. 

Job Description
The Associate will report to the Finance Manager in India. This role will involve a variety of accounting functions, including loan accounting,, Coordinating with different departments across the company, daily reconciliation of disbursements/repayments, general ledger reconciliations for various balance sheet and profit & loss accounts & co-ordinating with auditors. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance your accounting skills in a dynamic and diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries to support a timely month-end close using NetSuite.
•  Analyze and complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts
• Record cash and expense transactions, ensuring accurate and consistent categorization
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate expense allocation and vendor accounting
• Support timely payment and compliance of statutory dues, including data preparation and coordination
• Partner with cross-functional teams on accruals, vendor documentation, and contract-related accounting inputs
• Support preparation of monthly financial and management reports
• Support external audits, including preparation of schedules and responding to data request

• Bachelor's/Masters in finance or Semi Qualified CA
• 1-2 years accounting experience in similar position
• Hands on Excel skills with strong analytical capabilities. Understanding of SQL or python is added advantage
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams; limited coordination across time zones may be required

Benefits of Joining 

• Mission-driven, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment
• Competitive salary and equity package
• A collaborative, transparent and flat company culture
• Hybrid working model, with a mix of in-office and remote work, aligned with role and business requirements.
• Fully-paid Group Medical Insurance and Personal Accidental Insurance 
• Fully paid parental leave - 6 months maternity leave and 3 months paternity leave
• Monthly WFH stipend alongside a one time home office set-up budget
• $500 Annual professional development budget 
• Team meals and social events- Virtual and In-person
• Opportunity to work and interact with a global 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 applicable law.