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Financial Operations Associate
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Financial Operations Associate
Financial Operations Associate – Peralta
At Peralta, we pursue the vision of empowering people to build African companies into global champions. We do this by catalyzing a more enabling environment for African businesses through technology. Peralta is Africa’s premier marketplace for AI-powered gigwork talent, connecting top African professionals with local businesses that need their expertise to grow.
Our platform operates within an ecosystem of brands, which also includes two social businesses:
- African Hidden Champions (AHC): The leading scaling platform for African mid-sized businesses.
- AHEAD: An online learning community of Africa’s top young professionals looking to have an impact in African organizations.
This brand ecosystem enables Peralta to scale with greater impact.
12-Month Success Metrics
As a Financial Operations Associate, your role will focus on establishing and maintaining rigorous financial operations aligned with Peralta’s mission. Boundary pushing targets for success include:
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- Creditor communication response times under 48 hours
- Monthly financial close completion within 5 business days with 95% accuracy
- 100% timely submission of tax, statutory, and regulatory filings
Key Responsibilities
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Process Standardisation
- Document and implement clear financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to drive consistency, accuracy, and operational efficiency
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Cash & liquidity Management
- Oversee accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and bank reconciliations to ensure disciplined cash flow management and strong working capital controls
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Bookkeeping
- Execute core bookkeeping functions with precision, completeness, and adherence to financial standards
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Financial Reporting & Monthly Close
- Maintain accurate general ledger records
- Streamline the monthly close process to ensure financial reporting is timely and reliable
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Compliance & Risk Mitigation
- Ensure full compliance with tax, regulatory, and statutory requirements to minimize both legal and financial risks
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Vendor & Stakeholder Relations
- Manage creditor, supplier, and operational finance enquiries with promptness and professionalism
- Maintain communication turnaround times under 48 hours
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Positional Support & Andon
- Provide day-to-day assistance for treasury-related activities, payments, and FX management
Role Persona
You are a disciplined finance operations specialist with:
- Precision handling of transactional accuracy, controls, and timing
- Deep enthusiasm for building structured, future-proof financial processes
- Commitment to fostering operational stability so Peralta can operate with confidence, nimbleness, and at scale
You understand that financial discipline is foundational—for without it, strong operational growth cannot be fully harnessed.
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