Senior Accountant Job at Branch International

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Senior Accountant

Job Location: Remote

About the role

• 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.

Here are some things you'll do

• Perform accounting functions including, but not limited to, verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions with a good understanding of GAAP and IFRS accounting standards.
• 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.
• 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.
• Coordinate annual external audits and prepare assigned schedules for the annual & interim audits.

Minimum Requirements

• A Finance-related degree, with ICAN / ACCA as an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, preferably  working in the financial service industry
• Self-motivated, results focused and creative
• Accurate with precise attention to detail.

Preferred Requirements:

• 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.
• 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
• Work-life balance is not a myth, we offer a generous paid leave policy comprising; 28 days of paid vacation days, 30 days of sick leave, bereavement leave
• Fully paid parental leave - 6 months maternity and 3 months paternity leave
• Pension Benefit 
• 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)
• Monthly WFH stipend alongside a one-time home office set-up budget
• We believe learning should never stop and so we provide a $500 stipend annually towards learning and development irrespective of role, title or tenure
• Discretionary trips to our offices across the globe, with global travel medical insurance 
• Team meals and social events (Hybrid for now)
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work and interact with a global team.

Note

• We’re looking for more than just qualifications - so if you’re unsure that you meet the criteria, 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.