Finance Associate
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Job summary
The Finance Associate will be responsible for building and managing Jarakey's financial operations from the ground up. Reporting directly to the founder, this person will ensure the company's accounts are accurate, statutory obligations are met, and financial reporting is clear enough to support leadership decisions and investor conversations.
Min Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
3 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Contract - Flexible Hours
Applicant Location:
Lagos, Nigeria
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
- Set up and manage Jarakey's accounting systems, chart of accounts, and financial controls, ensuring the foundation is structured correctly from the start and can scaleas transaction volumes and operational complexity grow
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, cash flow statements, and budget reports, presenting findings in a clear format that enables leadership tomake informed financial decisions
- Ensure full compliance with FIRS regulations, VAT obligations, and all relevant Nigerian financial laws, including timely filing of returns, remittances, andmaintenance of supporting documentation for audit readiness
- Gain exposure to fundraising activities by supporting the preparation of financialmodels, investor-ready reports, and due diligence materials under the guidance ofthe founder, building towards a broader understanding of how early-stage companiespresent their financial position to investors
- Manage day-to-day relationships with banks, auditors, and external financialpartners, ensuring smooth processing of transactions, timely resolution of issues, andstrong institutional relationships as Jarakey grows
- Provide light advisory input on budgeting and cost control, including flaggingvariances, identifying areas of overspend, and recommending adjustments to helpJarakey operate efficiently within its means at each stage of growth.
Requirements:
- 3 - 5years of finance or accounting experience, with exposure to startups or growing Nigerian businesses
- Strong working knowledge of FIRS regulations, VAT compliance, and Nigerian taxfiling obligations
- Hands-on experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or similar tools commonly used in the Nigerian market
- Ability to prepare management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and basic financialmodels independently ACA (ICAN), ACCA, or currently pursuing either qualification is an advantage
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage priorities effectively within apart-time schedule
- Comfortable working remotely and independently with minimal day-to-daysupervision
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