About Accion:

Accion is a global nonprofit on a mission to create a fair and inclusive economy for the nearly two billion people who are failed by the global financial system. We develop and scale responsible digital financial solutions for small business owners, smallholder farmers, and women, so they can make informed decisions and improve their lives. Through targeted investment strategies, advisory solutions, and expert thought leadership, we work with local partners to develop and scale cheaper, more accessible, and customer-friendly financial solutions. Since 1961, Accion has helped build 267 financial service providers serving low-income clients in 75 countries, reaching 440 million people. More at https://www.accion.org.

About Accion Emerge: 

Accion Emerge is Accion’s balance sheet equity investor. For over 20 years, we have founded, invested in, and helped operate some of the world’s leading microfinance institutions and innovative financial service providers. We invest to create demonstration models and leverage third-party capital while providing strategic and operational support to our portfolio companies, fostering sustainable businesses that realize social and financial returns. Our learning helps shape Accion’s current and future investment strategies.

Building on our legacy of microfinance impact investments, we have started investing in growth-stage companies embracing innovation in embedded finance, agritech, and the future of work to unlock opportunities for underserved people globally.

Position Summary:  

The audit consultant’s main responsibility will be to assist the Accion Emerge team in their annual audit process. This is a great opportunity for someone to leverage their economic modeling, forecasting, and research skills. This is a temporary, three-month position that will run from the middle of February until the middle of May 2026, 40 hours per week. This role will be based in India but does offer the option of a hybrid in-person/remote schedule.

Position Responsibilities  

• Support the Portfolio Manager with all workstreams related to the annual audit process, including conducting discounted cash flow analyses, putting together economic forecasting models, and updating investment memos and presentation materials
• Conduct high-level research on macroeconomic conditions and shifts in investment countries and compile findings into a report to be used in the audit  
• Help to organize shared files and team initiatives – taking notes, keeping track of follow-up items, providing relevant updates

Position Qualifications

• Current first-year + graduate looking for increase their exposure to the financial inclusion industry
• Demonstrated coursework or practical experience in micro/macroeconomics, financial modeling, and corporate finance preferred 
• Strong attention to detail and research skills.  
• Interested in Accion’s mission and working globally
• Willingness to embody our values of excellence, respect, and passion for social change. 
  • Excellence:Accion staff should always put forth their best effort in all activities, strive for high quality of collective and individual performance; and always demonstrate honesty and integrity while in the workplace and while working on behalf of the organization.  
  • Respect:Accion staff should value one another’s roles and responsibilities as much as their own, be encouraging, and value the diverse and unique perspectives of colleagues. They should honor obligations and commitments to each other and to external partners.  
  • Passion for Social Change: Accion staff should be committed to making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate, value the greater good of the organization over personal gain and promote a productive workplace by acknowledging the accomplishments of others.   

Accion is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Accion seeks qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, or any other basis protected by law. Accion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.