Job Vacancies at Korapay

Kora is a payment infrastructure for Africa. We offer plug-and-play payment solutions for businesses to launch a tailored payment experience for their customers. At the front and center of what we do every day, we are creating a future void of digital financial barriers across Africa. We are committed to delivering secure, reliable, and easy-to-use digital financial solutions to customers with a guarantee that they are improving their lives.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Job Location: Lagos
Reports to: The Lead, QA Engineer

Requirements
Here are a couple of things you'll be doing:

• Create a QA process that will ensure that we consistently ship quality software.
• Review functional and design specifications to ensure full understanding of individual deliverables.
• Identify test requirements from specifications, map test case requirements, and design test coverage plan.
• Carry out functional tests and non-functional tests, including security tests, load tests, and stress tests using the necessary software testing tools.
• Develop, document, and maintain functional test cases and other test artifacts like the test data, data validation, harness scripts, and automated scripts.
• Give explicit sign off on all products quality before live deployment.
• Hold and facilitate test plan/case reviews with cross-functional team members.
• Identify any potential quality issues per defined process and escalate potential quality issues immediately to management.
• Ensure that validated deliverables meet functional and design specifications and requirements.
• Isolate, replicate, and report defects and verify defect fixes.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Cypress for functional, regression, and end-to-end testing.
• Work with the development and QA teams to define test strategies and ensure automated tests are integrated into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Create and maintain test frameworks, test plans, and test data to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Debug and troubleshoot test failures, identify root causes, and work with developers to resolve issues.
• Analyze test results and provide detailed reports on test execution, highlighting issues, performance, and stability.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness in automated tests.
• Continuously improve and refactor the test suite to ensure speed, reliability, and scalability of automated tests.
• Maintain effective documentation for test cases, test results, and automation processes.

We are looking for someone who has

• At least 3 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer.
• 2 years of experience in automated testing with a focus on Cypress and web application testing.
• Experience with a variety of different testing techniques such as UI Testing, Automated Testing, Test Driven Development Strategies, and other techniques.
• Understanding of fundamental database concepts – relational (SQL) database, non-relational (NoSQL) database and ORMs/ODMs.
• Proven experience with Cypress for end-to-end testing of web applications.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript or/and Typescript and experience with test frameworks like Mocha, Chai, or Jest.
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Github Actions, GitLab CI, or CircleCI for integrating test automation into the build pipeline.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Solid understanding of API testing (RESTful APIs) and using tools like Postman.
• Knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and the ability to work with developers to resolve issues.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to debug complex issues and optimize automation.
• Ability to work in an Agile development environment.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English.
• Collaborative – drive cooperation and teamwork in achieving solutions.
• Creative, solution-driven and a customer-focused mindset.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and patience when communicating.
• High attention to detail 

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with other test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Testcafe, Appium).
• Familiarity with cloud-based test execution platforms (e.g., BrowserStack, lambdatest).
• Experience in performance testing and load testing tools like JMeter or K6.

Working hours:

• Given that we are an all-remote company and hire almost anywhere in the world, we don’t have a location requirement for this role.
• However, your working hours must coincide with 9:00 am - 5:00 pm WAT for at least 40 hours/week.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Sponsored and tailored training
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time-off
• Flexible work style
• Annual performance bonus
• Low-interest loans
• Group Life Insurance
• Access to up to four therapy sessions monthly
• Day off on your birthday
• Employee interest groups that provide supportive communities within Kora
• Great company culture and the opportunity to work with a highly collaborative team building something great!.

Click here to apply online

Note: We recognise imposter syndrome is real - any candidate who does not perfectly fit every characteristic of this role is still strongly encouraged to apply.

Interview process:
Below is the interview process you can expect for this role:

• It may look like a lot of steps, but rest assured that we move quickly and the steps are designed to help you get the information needed to determine if we’re the right fit for you… Interviewing is a two-way street, after all! 
• We expect the interview process to take a maximum of 3 weeks and an average of 2.5 hours in total.
• Please note that the interview is virtual.

2.) Business Operations and Partnership Analyst

Job Location: Lagos

About the Role

• This is a key role in driving efficiency, optimizing processes, and supporting strategic initiatives within the organization.
• As a business operations analyst, you will leverage data-driven insights to improve operations, enhance decision-making, and ensure smooth cross-functional collaboration. 
• You will be heavily involved in the overall operations of the business while ensuring that the operations and strategies are implemented as we continue to scale and meet the ever-growing demands of our merchants and the business

What You’ll Be Doing 

•  Analyze and evaluate business processes, workflows, and systems to identify areas for improvement.. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement operational strategies that enhance productivity and efficiency. 
•  Work with the data team to Collect, clean, and analyze operational data to provide actionable insights that support decision-making. 
• Identify and assess potential partnership opportunities that align with the company's strategic goals.
• Develop a comprehensive partnership strategy to foster business growth and expansion.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and potential partners.
• Create detailed business reports, including financial performance, partner trends, and operational efficiency. 
• Forecast operational needs and trends to guide resource allocation and strategic planning. 
•  Identify opportunities for automation of routine tasks to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy. 
• Lead negotiations to establish mutually beneficial partnership agreements.
• Ensure that all partnership agreements are well-defined, legally sound, and align with the company's objectives.
• Collaborate with legal and finance teams to finalize and execute partnership contracts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for partners, maintaining strong relationships and addressing concerns promptly.
• Document processes and maintain operational standards for scalability. 
• Support the planning and execution of key business initiatives and projects. 
•  Track project milestones, deliverables, and timelines to ensure alignment with business goals. 
•  Provide clear and concise communication to stakeholders regarding project progress and challenges. 
• Act as a liaison between operations and other departments to align priorities and resources. 

What You’ll Need

• 2-4 years of experience in operations analysis, business analysis, or a similar role within a financial services environment. 
• Proficient in data analysis tools 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market trends and data. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Click here to apply online

3.) Finance Analyst

Job Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Requirements
What you'll be doing:

• Manage the accounting books and the preparation of daily and monthly journal entries and supporting schedules for areas of responsibilities in the organisation, with focus on group assets and liabilities, including but not limited to: corporate cash, fixed assets, prepaids, intangibles and accounts payable.
• Create monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts
• Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and variance analysis to ensure financial statement accuracy
• Prepare and ensure the MPR (Monthly Profitability/Performance Report) review sessions holds monthly or quarterly., liaising with the Head, Finance on appropriate time and mode of conducting the MPR
• Manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports
• Participate in the audit process to ensure proper compliance with all regulations
• Develop budgets and financial plans for the company based on research and data reports
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement to the systems, processes, and procedures to improve the overall performance of the Finance team
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing, recommending, implementing and enforcing policies and procedures
• Perform ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed

What you'll need (Competencies)

• An Accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent)
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar capacity in a fast-paced B2B company, financial services, or banking industry
• Regulatory reporting experience in a Central Bank of Nigeria regulated entity.
• You have great analytical skills, good attention to detail (able to identify and flag unnoticeable errors) and are solution-oriented
• Understanding of IFRS reporting standards and other standards
• Experience in a fintech startup that has a significant transaction volume
• Experience in the design, implementation and maintenance of internal controls to mitigate the risk of material misstatement
• Good attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Ability to design & implement processes
• Finally, you bring positive energy, are comfortable with change and can manage your workload effectively.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Sponsored and tailored training
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time-off
• Flexible work style
• Annual performance bonus
• Low-interest loans
• Group Life Insurance
• Access to up to four therapy sessions monthly
• Day off on your birthday
• Employee interest groups that provide supportive communities within Kora
• Great company culture and the opportunity to work with a highly collaborative team building something great!.

Click here to apply online

Note: We recognise imposter syndrome is real - any candidate who does not perfectly fit every characteristic of this role is still strongly encouraged to apply.