Senior Associate

Branch Overview

Branch is a leading AI-powered lending fintech with 50M+ downloads across India and Africa. We use alternative data and machine learning to expand financial access for millions of people traditionally excluded from the formal financial system. Founded by the former CEO of Kiva.org and backed by leading investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Visa, and the IFC, Branch combines mission-driven impact with world-class technology and scale.

In India, Branch operates as a regulated digital lending institution and Middle Layer NBFC, building trusted and accessible financial products for millions of customers across the country. Our 250+ member India team is growing rapidly and works across technology, data science, risk, product, and operations to solve high-impact problems at scale. 

Certified as a Great Place to Work in 2025, Branch offers the opportunity to build meaningful careers while shaping the future of inclusive fintech in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies.

Job Overview

Branch is seeking a talented Individual on the post of Senior Associate in the Finance department for taking care of Corporate accounts and tax compliances. In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day accounting activities. The focus will include compliance with IndAs accounting standards, support in monthly book closure and audits, and other projects. You will collaborate with our Ops, Credit, Finance, engineering teams to drive legal operations and compliance culture. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance your accounting skills in a dynamic and diverse environment.

Key Responsibilities & Competencies

• Own and independently manage Accounts Payable / Procure-to-Pay (P2P) activities, including invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, payments, and exception resolution.
• Manage vendor queries, reconciliations, ageing, and outstanding items, ensuring timely resolution.
• Support month-end and period-end close, including AP accounting, accruals, reconciliations, and review of outstanding balances.
• Prepare and maintain working papers, schedules, reconciliations, and reports supporting financial reporting and audits.
• Ensure accounting and reporting are in line with applicable Ind-AS / IGAAP requirements, as applicable.
• Support tax and regulatory requirements, including GST, TDS/withholding tax, reconciliations, and related reporting.
• Support statutory, internal, and tax audits, including responding to auditor queries and providing relevant data and documentation.
• Ensure effective internal controls, approvals, maker-checker controls, reconciliations, and segregation of duties across AP/P2P processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation, standardisation, and control enhancements across AP and accounting workflows.
• Act as a reviewer/SME for associates, reviewing transactions, reconciliations, and accounting work for accuracy and completeness.
• Support training and onboarding of new associates and provide guidance on AP, accounting processes, and controls.
• Work closely with Procurement, Treasury, Tax, Finance, Business teams, vendors, and auditors to resolve issues and close activities on time.

Qualifications

• CA with 2–4 years of experience or Semi-qualified CA or Master's in finance with 4–6 years of experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay, Vendor Management, and corporate accounting.
• Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end close, and audit support.
• Experience in reviewing work, mentoring, or training junior team members is preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Prior experience in NBFC / financial services is an added advantage.
• Exposure to Big 4 or mid-size CA firms is preferred.
• Experience in a process-driven or growing organisation is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail with a control and risk awareness mindset, ownership, and ability to work independently.

Benefits of Joining

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Fast-paced, collaborative, and high-autonomy work culture
• Hybrid work setup designed for flexibility and work-life balance
• Fully paid group medical insurance and personal accident insurance
• Generous paid time off, plus company-declared public holidays
• Fully paid parental leave for fathers and non-birthing parents (12 weeks), in addition to 26 weeks of statutory maternity leave
• Monthly WFH stipend, along with a one-time home office setup budget
• $500 annual professional development budget
• Quarterly social meet-ups and sponsored monthly team lunches

We’re looking for more than just qualifications --  if you’re unsure that you meet the criteria but identify with our vision of providing equal opportunity to everyone to access financial services, 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.