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Finance Operations Associate
Location
South Africa
Posted
5 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Finance Operations Associate
Catena
• Ensure smooth financial and operational workflows that enable fast, confident growth. • Maintain accurate financial records and reports to support leadership decisions. • Drive process improvements that reduce manual work, prevent errors, and scale operational efficiency. • Support payroll, compliance, and contractor management to maintain a seamless talent experience. • Enhance team productivity and cross-functional collaboration through effective use of tools and systems. • Maintain accurate financial records and reconcile accounts across banks, payment platforms, and credit cards. • Prepare and issue invoices, track receivables, and process payments for vendors, contractors, and talent. • Support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting for leadership visibility. • Manage compliance documents (W9, W8BEN, tax forms) and ensure accuracy for audits and filings. • Track bonuses, payroll timelines, and SOP adherence to maintain financial consistency. • Identify gaps or bottlenecks in financial and backend workflows. • Implement solutions that improve efficiency and reduce errors. • Standardize templates, trackers, and reporting structures for consistent operations. • Recommend and deploy automation tools where appropriate. • Partner with leadership on special projects and operational initiatives. • Support onboarding of new team members and contractors. • Collaborate with finance, HR, and operations teams to ensure process alignment.
Job Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in finance operations, accounting, or workforce analytics.
- Proficiency with financial recordkeeping, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Experience managing payroll, contractor payments, and compliance documentation.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
- Ability to work independently and thrive in fast-paced, remote environments.
- Experience with international finance, multi-currency payments, or remote workforce operations.
- Familiarity with workflow automation tools or operational process optimization.
- Exposure to startup environments or high-growth companies.
- Secondary finance or operational certifications.
- QuickBooks, Xero, FreshBooks, Bill.com, Payoneer, Wise, Remote, Deel, Gusto, ADP, Slack, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
- VPNs, softphones (Aircall, RingCentral, Zoom Phone), 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
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