Senior Internal Auditor

Branch Overview

Branch is a leading AI-based lending fintech with 50M+ downloads across India and Africa. We use alternative data to reach millions of people that are largely excluded from the financial sector.

Headquartered in Silicon Valley with operations in India, Nigeria and Kenya, Branch is a for-profit, socially conscious company built for scale and impact. Our mission-driven team—founded and led by the former CEO of Kiva.org—now spans 400+ employees globally. We’re backed by investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Visa, and the IFC.

Job Overview

Broad business knowledge : Gain exposure to a wide range of departments and processes across the company, providing a holistic understanding of how the Company operates.

Skill development : You will acquire marketable skills in internal auditing universe, data analysis, risk assessment, compliance management, overall governance and process improvement.

Intellectual stimulation : The work is dynamic and ever-changing, requiring continuous learning to stay updated on industry trends and regulations.

High visibility and impact : You can have a significant impact by providing objective insights that guide decision-making and help improve business performance. The role will also include exposure to Senior management and decision makers while discussing and sharing insights mutually.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Team Lead / Head in the planning and execution of annual audit plans.
• Conduct comprehensive process audits to evaluate internal controls, efficiency, and adherence to established policies and regulations.
• Perform functional audits across different business functions such as operations, finance, risk management & compliance.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend corrective actions for process improvements.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with findings, risk assessments, and suggested solutions for management.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure smooth implementation of audit recommendations.
• Support the internal audit team in ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines and company policies.
• Monitor and track the implementation of corrective actions arising from previous audits.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and relevant regulations impacting NBFCs, specially RBI regulations, so as to use the knowledge in execution of audits.

Qualifications

Benefits of Joining

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!