Finance Operations Manager

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

📋 Description

• Take charge of daily bookkeeping across eight different entities.

• Oversee the month-end closing process in Xero while ensuring records are reconciled and prepared for audits.

• Manage intercompany transactions and related documentation.

• Monitor cash positions across all entities.

• Collaborate with external accountants for filings, statutory accounts, and reporting requirements.

• Keep track of international investments and assist with reporting in line with tax deadlines.

• Create structured monthly finance packs for the CFO's review.

• Handle billing, refunds, failed payments, disputes, and chargebacks.

• Supervise contractor administration, including payments, onboarding/offboarding documentation, and invoice verification.

• Keep an eye on recurring expenses, subscriptions, and company credit cards.

• Maintain a comprehensive compliance calendar and provide regular compliance updates.

• Coordinate tax filing and renewal administration efficiently.

• Organize digital records and manage corporate/statutory documentation effectively.

• Uphold financial controls, reconciliations, audit trails, and approval processes.

• Document workflows, introduce process enhancements, minimize manual tasks through light automation, and develop dashboards/reporting.

• Report directly to the Managing Director/Chief Financial Officer, highlighting material risks, compliance issues, cash flow challenges, control weaknesses, and governance gaps.

⛳️ Requirements

• CA qualified (either newly qualified or experienced) with proven hands-on expertise in finance operations/bookkeeping.

• Proficient in Xero, with experience in managing multiple entities preferred.

• Advanced skills in Excel and Google Sheets.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to remain composed under pressure.

• Demonstrates high integrity in handling sensitive financial and corporate data.

• Capable of working independently in a founder-led setting.

• Comfortable utilizing AI tools for research and spreadsheet/data tasks, with strong validation practices.

• Experience in contractor-heavy environments, supporting renewals/filings, and corporate record-keeping is an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work from any location.

• Fully remote position.

• Access to free training, resources, and ongoing learning opportunities.