Associate Accountant
Branch.co
Nairobi, Kenya
Branch Overview: Branch.co delivers world-class financial services to the
mobile generation. The spread of smartphones presents an incredible opportunity
for the world’s emerging middle class to access banking options and achieve
financial flexibility.
What We Offer
You will be part of a talented,
passionate team that is determined to make a positive impact on the lives of
the mobile generation throughout the developing world.
You will join a team with unmatched
experience in financial technology and emerging markets. Since our launch in
April 2015, we’ve disbursed hundreds of thousands of loans. Our success has led
to investments from Silicon Valley’s leading VCs.
Job Overview
The Associate Accountant will work
under the Finance Manager Africa. This will be a permanent role that will
involve, accounting, reporting and analysis as well ensuring adherence to
internal controls and statutory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Accountant will be
required to assist in the developing and designing of new KPIs and
reconciliation templates and ensure all the reports are updated and sent out on
time.
Accounting Duties
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Perform cross country accounting
functions as assigned including, but not limited to verifying, allocating,
posting and reconciling transactions with deep understanding of GAAP and IFRS
accounting standards
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Take charge of month end procedures
and timelines
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Assist with testing and receive final
approval for accounting software reports required for management, financial
reporting and general ledger reconciliations.
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Assist with annual external audit.
Complete requested materials. Assist in preparing assigned schedules for the
annual and interim audit.
Reporting and Analysis
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Assists in preparation of monthly
management report and accompanying schedules, worksheets and narratives,
including “Budget vs. Actual” variance reports.
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Be able to set up accounting books
and procedures for new countries
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Assist in providing follow-up and
documentation of significant variances.
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Assist with completion of the
quarterly and annual regulatory filings; preparation of assigned Quarterly and
Annual Statutory Statement pages/schedules.
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Production of daily, weekly, monthly
reconciliations for each country covering Disbursements, Repayments and Net
cash, third party contracts e.g. Mpesa, Vodafone, Cellulant
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Forex impact analysis
Other
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Conform with and abide by all
regulatory guidance and internal policies & procedures.
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Document policies, procedures and
workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.
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Contribute to department and
organization special projects as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance related
areas
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CPA graduate
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At Least 2 years solid Accounting
experience preferably handling more than 2 countries
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Experience working with accounting
software, QuickBooks, Pastel, Sage, Oracle
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Very analytical with expert Excel
skills
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Fluent spoken and written Swahili and
English
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Self-motivated, Creative
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Super Organized & Results focused
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Able to work with tight deadlines and
in a startup environment
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Branch International is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
This company does not and will not
discriminate in employment on any basis prohibited by applicable law.
