Job Openings at Branch International

Job Overview

The Senior Accountant will work with the Head of Finance for Nigeria. This will be a permanent role that will involve accounting, reporting as well as ensuring adherence to internal controls and statutory compliance. The Senior Accountant should also be someone with an interest in FP&A who is willing to learn how to work with growth models, analyse financial statements, forecast and budget.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting functions including, but not limited to, verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions with a good understanding of GAAP and IFRS accounting standards.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with accompanying schedules, verify accuracy of all statements and maintain the integrity of balance sheet balances and inflow/outflow systems.
• Maintain all  general ledgers and  related accounts with proper documentation and records of all transactions; review of entries to the general ledger to assure accuracy and compliance with the company’s and established accounting principles.
• Assist with setting up accounting books and procedures for new countries as the business expands.
• Ensure statutory reports such as CBN related reports and other regulatory reports are prepared and filed in time.
• Coordinate annual external audits and prepare assigned schedules for the annual & interim audits.

Qualifications

• A finance-related degree, with ICAN/ACCA as an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years  accounting experience, preferably  working in the financial service industry
• Experience working with accounting software (Netsuite, QuickBooks, Oracle)
• Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of tools like SQL and Power BI is an advantage.
• Accurate with precise attention to detail
• Self-motivated, results focused and creative
• Methodical approach and problem-solving skills
• Able to work with tight deadlines and in a startup environment

Benefits of Joining

• Work in a mission-driven, global, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environment
• Competitive salary and equity package
• A collaborative and flat company culture
• Remote first, with the option to work in-person occasionally
• Fully paid life and health insurance benefit with Axa Mansard (Platinum plan)
• 28 days of paid vacation days, 30 days of sick leave, bereavement leave, and periodic mental health days
• Fully paid parental leave - 6 months maternity and 3 months paternity leave
• Pension Benefit 
• Monthly WFH stipend alongside a one-time home office set-up budget
• $500 Annual professional development budget 
• Discretionary trips to our offices across the globe, with global travel medical insurance 
• Team meals and social events (Hybrid for now)
• Flexible working hours

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Job Overview

Branch launched in Africa in 2015 and has seen rapid adoption and growth. In 2022, we plan to significantly grow our product and engineering team in Africa. As part of this team, you will work closely with our global engineering team (distributed across three continents) to strengthen the capabilities of our existing products and build out new products for Branch. Example projects include: Building new functionality for our Credit, Wallet, and Investment products; improving the reliability of our core payments and banking systems; researching new product ideas and bringing them to market.

As a company, we are passionate about our customers, fearless in the face of barriers, and driven by data. As a product team, we value bottom-up innovation and decentralized decision-making. We believe the best ideas can come from anyone in the company, and we are working hard to create an environment where everyone feels empowered to propose solutions to the challenges we face. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a fast-moving, innovative, and customer-focused setting.
 

Responsibilities

• Participate and assist in the lifecycle of development for key areas of the Branch product. This encompasses everything from researching new features and creating detailed specs, to managing the team’s workflow and shipping deliverables on time.

• Work closely with our engineering and operational teams to triage bugs, define requirements, and set high-level quarterly milestones. 
• Evaluate, initiate, and manage partnerships with third-party vendors to help Branch achieve our product roadmap.
• Draw insights from user research, experiments, and industry trends to set the team strategy and prioritize projects that sustainably grow our customer base and drive the adoption of new products.

Qualifications

• You have demonstrated the ability to manage projects, bring clarity to ambiguous questions, and chart a path forward.
• You have top-notch analytical abilities. You can measure initiatives quantitatively, and you draw actionable insights to guide decisions.
• You know that startups are a team sport. You listen to others, speak your mind, and ask the right questions. You are a great collaborator and teacher. Effective written communication skills and the ability to work with remote teams are essential.
• You are eager to learn new skills, solve complex problems, and work closely with diverse teams, including Design and Engineering. 
• You are resourceful. You know how to do more with less, and you’ve worked on lean teams that have had a large impact. You are not afraid of big challenges, and you do whatever it takes to get the job done.

Benefits of Joining 

• Mission-driven, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment
• Competitive salary and equity package
• A collaborative and flat company culture
• Fully-paid Premium Plan medical coverage
• Generous vacation policy
• Generous child bonding leave policy
• Pension Benefit and Life Insurance
• Discretionary trips to our offices across the globe, with global travel medical insurance (when it’s safe to travel!)
• Flexible working hours
• Weekly team meals and social events (virtual for now!)