Management Accountant
Nairobi, Kenya
Finance Internship
Nairobi, Kenya
Branch Overview
Branch delivers world-class financial
services to the mobile generation. With offices in San Francisco, Lagos, 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.
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 its
Series B and has garnered more than $100M in funding with investments from
leading Silicon Valley firms.
Job Overview
The Management Accountant will work
under the Director of Finance. This will be a permanent role that will involve
accounting, reporting as well ensuring adherence to internal controls and
statutory compliance. The
Management 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
The Management Accountant will be
required to participate in the preparation of final financial reports and
financial reviews. 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 good understanding of GAAP and IFRS
accounting standards
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Be able to set up accounting books
and procedures for new countries
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Take charge of month end procedures
and timelines
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Assist with testing and receiving
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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Preparation of monthly, quarterly,
and annual financial reports and accompanying schedules, worksheets and
narratives, including “Budget vs. Actual” variance reports.
·
Assist with completion of the
quarterly and annual regulatory filings; preparation of assigned Quarterly and
Annual Statutory Statement pages/schedules.
·
Production of daily, weekly, monthly
reconciliations for each country covering Disbursements, Repayments and Net Cash,
third party contracts eg Mpesa, Vodafone, Cellulant
·
Assist in the continued development
of Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Operating Plan and Modeling tools
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Perform Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis
using the available business intelligence tools
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Develop financial models and
analyses, dashboard reports to support strategic initiatives
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Analyze complex financial information
and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to
management for decision making purposes
·
Supporting Senior Management Team and
Departments heads with in-depth 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.
·
Contribute to department and
organization special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s degree in Finance related
areas, CPA/ACCA graduate
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A minimum of 2 years solid experience
working in financial service industry
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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
softwares e.g. 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
·
Super Organized & Results focused
·
Able to work with tight deadlines and
in a startup environment
How to Apply
Application closes on the 30/11/2018
Branch International is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in
employment on any basis prohibited by applicable law
Finance Internship
Nairobi, Kenya
Branch Overview
Branch delivers world-class financial
services to the mobile generation. With offices in San Francisco, Lagos, 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 its
Series B and has garnered more than $100M in funding with investments from
leading Silicon Valley firms.
The position is a 3 month intensive
internship touching on nearly all finance related of business aspects.
Responsibilities
Accounting & Reporting
·
Capture data entry into our
accounting system
·
Supporting audit preparation for our
entities in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
·
Bank statement and Mpesa
reconciliation
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Perform balance sheet, bank
statements, M-Pesa and Accounts Payable and Receivable reconciliations
·
Manage Finance records
Financial Planning & Analysis
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Assist with month-end financial
reports
·
Work with the finance team on monthly
financial forecasting efforts vs actual results
·
Assist in the production of daily,
weekly and monthly financial KPIs
·
Assist in weekly analysis of
non-performing loans and debt recoveries
·
Perform any other duties as may be
assigned by the Finance team
Qualifications
·
Recent (or final year) graduate of
Finance/Accounting. Full CPA qualification preferred
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Desire to learn about Fintech
·
Ready to work in a fast paced
environment
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Available immediately for a minimum 3
month period
How to Apply
Application closes on the 30/11/2018
Branch International is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate on any
basis prohibited by applicable law.
