About the Firm

A business consultancy and support services company

Jem & Associates provides strategic business, financial and operational advisory to organisations across Nigeria and other emerging markets.

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Who We Are

Specialists across the full business support spectrum

We combine chartered accounting, corporate banking and organisational development experience to support clients from formation through expansion.

  • Business advisory
  • Financial consulting
  • Recruitment outsourcing
  • Payroll and tax services
  • Financial modeling
  • Loan brokerage
  • Business planning

Our Mission

To equip businesses in emerging markets with the financial intelligence, documentation and operational support they need to access capital, run efficiently and grow sustainably.

Our Vision

To be the most trusted advisory partner for growing organisations in Nigeria and across emerging markets — recognised for analytical excellence and measurable results.

Core Values

The standards behind every engagement

Integrity

Independent advice, disclosed assumptions, and no conflicts of interest.

Rigour

Every recommendation is traceable to data, a source, or a tested assumption.

Confidentiality

Client information is protected by strict internal access controls.

Practicality

Solutions must be implementable within your real budget and capacity.

Partnership

We stay engaged beyond delivery, through funding rounds and compliance cycles.

Excellence

Documentation and models are built to institutional and lender standards.

Leadership

Consultants who have sat on both sides of the table

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Jemima E. Adeyemi

Managing Partner

Chartered accountant with 18 years across corporate banking credit and transaction advisory. Leads funding and modelling engagements.

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Emeka O. Duru

Partner, Financial Advisory

Former Big Four transaction services manager specialising in project finance, valuation and acquisition support models.

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Fatima S. Bello

Head, Payroll & Tax Services

Tax practitioner overseeing PAYE administration, statutory remittances and compliance for multi-state employers.

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Daniel K. Okonkwo

Head, Talent & RPO

Organisational development specialist leading recruitment outsourcing, staff surveys and workforce planning mandates.

Why Clients Trust Us

Advice that stands up to a credit committee

Our documentation is reviewed by lenders, investors and auditors every week. That scrutiny sets our internal standard.

Institutional-grade output

Models and plans formatted to the expectations of Nigerian banks, DFIs and private investors.

Senior-led delivery

Partners remain engaged throughout — you are never handed to an unsupervised junior team.

Measurable results

Facilities approved, costs reduced, filings on time, roles filled. We report on outcomes.

Let's discuss your next business decision

Book a confidential consultation with our advisory team. We'll review your objectives and outline a practical path to funding, efficiency or growth.