Branch Overview

Branch delivers world-class financial services to the mobile generation, with offices in the United States, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, 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 the 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 our Series C and has garnered more than $100M in funding with investments from leading Silicon Valley firms.

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


Job Overview

This role will be tasked with ensuring  Internal Audit, Risk Management, Assurance,  and standardisation of the Company's functions; as well as developing processes to ensure adherence to policy, prudent reporting requirements, cost management and internal controls. 


Responsibilities

• Develop departmental policy, procedures and systems where necessary.
• Develop internal control and audit procedures while ensuring compliance with established internal control procedures. 
• Carry out audits, reviews, investigations of processes and activities towards risk identification and management.
• Collaborate with functional teams and departments across the company in order to ensure adherence to company policies, processes, statutory compliance and reporting requirements.
• Track resolution of all audits, control recommendations and ensure compliance within agreed timelines
• Monitor and manage resolution of all open issues in the Internal Audit Report, External Auditor’s Management Letters and Regulatory Examiners Report.
• Carry out regular inspections of all processes, policies and procedures with a view to ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practices as may be prescribed from time to time
• Carry out routine inspection of company records and transactions and develop review methodology for compliance and assurance purposes
• Implement staff training geared towards  team sensitisation and improving company wide compliance.
• Prepare and present annual plans and reports to Management and the Board of Directors.
• Provide Management with support required for audit assurance. 

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in an audit position within a regulated Financial Institution;
• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance;
• CISA or CFSA certification would be an added advantage;
• Knowledge of risk, compliance and audit standards applicable to regulated financial institutions.
• Working knowledge of regulations and standards applicable to regulated financial institutions in Nigeria.
• Experience  with accounting, operating and financial services software;
• You are highly entrepreneurial. You take the initiative to solve problems before they arise. You’ve started and/or contributed to projects you’re passionate about.
• You are a great collaborator. You know that startups are a team sport. You listen to others, speak your mind, and ask the right questions.

Benefits of Joining 

• Work in a mission-driven, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment
• Competitive salary and equity package
• A collaborative and flat company culture
• Where we work:
  • Hybrid - we are remote first, with occasional in-office requirements.
• Fully paid life and health insurance benefits with Axa Mansard 
• 28 days of annual leave, 30 days of sick leave and 7 days of bereavement leave
• Fully paid parental leave - 6 months maternity leave and 3 months paternity leave
• Annual professional development budget 
• Pension benefit
• Monthly WFH stipend alongside a one-time home office set-up budget
• Team meals and social events (Hybrid for now)
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work and interact with a global team

Branch International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not and will not discriminate in employment on any basis prohibited by applicable law. We’re looking for more than just qualifications -- so if you’re unsure that you meet the criteria, please do not hesitate to apply!