Finance Operations Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Ensure efficient financial and operational processes that promote rapid and confident growth.

• Maintain precise financial records and reports to aid leadership decision-making.

• Drive enhancements to processes that minimize manual tasks, eliminate errors, and increase operational efficiency.

• Support payroll, compliance, and contractor management to ensure a seamless experience for talent.

• Boost team productivity and cross-departmental collaboration through effective utilization of tools and systems.

• Keep accurate financial records and reconcile accounts across various banks, payment platforms, and credit cards.

• Prepare and send invoices, monitor receivables, and process payments for vendors, contractors, and talent.

• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting for leadership visibility.

• Manage compliance documents (W9, W8BEN, tax forms) and ensure accuracy for audits and submissions.

• Monitor bonuses, payroll schedules, and adherence to standard operating procedures to maintain financial consistency.

• Identify gaps or bottlenecks in financial and backend processes.

• Implement solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.

• Standardize templates, trackers, and reporting formats for consistent operations.

• Recommend and implement automation tools where suitable.

• Collaborate with leadership on special projects and operational initiatives.

• Assist in the onboarding of new team members and contractors.

• Work together with finance, HR, and operations teams to ensure process alignment.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in finance operations, accounting, or workforce analytics.

• Proficient in financial recordkeeping, reconciliations, and reporting.

• Experience in managing payroll, contractor payments, and compliance documentation.

• Strong organizational skills with remarkable attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Ability to work autonomously and excel in fast-paced, remote environments.

• Experience with international finance, multi-currency payments, or remote workforce operations.

• Familiarity with workflow automation tools or optimizing operational processes.

• Exposure to startup environments or rapidly growing companies.

• Relevant secondary finance or operational certifications.

• Knowledge of QuickBooks, Xero, FreshBooks, Bill.com, Payoneer, Wise, Remote, Deel, Gusto, ADP, Slack, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive).

• Familiarity with VPNs, softphones (Aircall, RingCentral, Zoom Phone), and password managers (1Password, LastPass).

🏝️ Benefits

• Monthly performance bonus

• Fully remote, forever

• Annual team retreat

• Unlimited PTO

• Real-world experience in recruitment marketing and sourcing

• A behind-the-scenes look at how we connect people with opportunities

• A supportive team that values your growth and ideas