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Finance Operations Manager
Join a pioneering team shaping the future of finance operations.
Project Y is recruiting skilled finance professionals to support international companies in the US and Europe. In this role, you’ll work with modern finance processes, AI-driven workflows, and automation tools while contributing to meaningful business outcomes.
This position is ideal for finance professionals seeking to move beyond traditional transactional tasks and work at the intersection of finance, technology, and global business.
Location: South Africa (Remote) Salary: R20,000 – R45,000 per month (depending on experience) Type: Full-time Experience: 3–8 years Employer : Project Y
About Project Y
Project Y is the premier partner for international companies hiring dedicated Finance Operations Specialists from South Africa.
We partner with fast-growing companies in the United States and Europe to support their finance operations, embedding highly skilled Finance and Operations specialists and supporting those with a centralized AI-enabled approach to improve workflows, tooling, and process outcomes.
About the Role
We’re developing a new approach to finance operations.
This is not a traditional accounting-only role. It is not a bookkeeping-only position. It is not a purely strategic finance advisory role.
This role sits within modern finance operations, where accounting execution, financial reporting, process ownership, and system accuracy come together.
You will be employed through Project Y as the Employer of Record and work remotely with selected international companies (primarily in the US and Europe), supporting their day-to-day financial operations across multiple entities and systems.
You will gain exposure to:
Month-end close processes (journals, accruals, reconciliations) Multi-entity and intercompany accounting environments International compliance standards (e.g. VAT / sales tax / GAAP exposure) ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics / Business Central You will also be supported by AI-enabled tools and workflow automation , allowing you to focus on higher-value finance operations.
This is an opportunity to gain experience operating in global finance environments while developing operational and technology-enabled finance skills.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
Revenue & Billing Operations
Support billing workflows across platforms (Stripe, Chargebee, Paddle, etc.)
Handle subscription updates and billing cases
Assist with failed payment recovery and follow-ups
Track revenue and maintain billing data
Support billing-related customer or internal queries
Reporting & Financial Visibility
Prepare weekly revenue and cash snapshots
Maintain AR/AP tracking and aging analysis
Support monthly reporting packs and financial statements
Perform balance sheet and account reconciliations
Ensure data accuracy across finance systems
Finance Admin & Execution
Process invoices, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
Maintain accurate financial records for reporting and audit support
Support the month-end close process
Operate within multi-entity environments (including intercompany transactions)
Follow structured SOPs and workflows
Cash, Payments, & Controls
Support payment runs and bank reconciliations
Monitor financial transactions and resolve discrepancies
Assist with cash tracking and basic cash flow visibility
Ensure proper documentation and financial controls
Process & Automation
Support improvements to finance workflows and internal controls
Assist in implementing automation tools (Zapier, Make, OCR, AI tools, etc.)
Help reduce manual processes and improve system efficiency
Contribute to documentation and process standardization
Experience & Skills Required:
3–8 years in finance, accounting, or finance operations roles
Strong understanding of reconciliations, month-end processes, AR/AP and financial reporting
Excel / Google Sheets capability (intermediate to advanced)
Exposure to ERP or accounting tools (Xero, NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics preferred )
Experience in structured finance environments (corporate, audit, or multi-entity exposure advantageous)
Comfortable learning new tools and systems
Interest in automation and technology-enabled workflows
Personal Qualities Required:
Highly detail-oriented and structured
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Able to work independently in a remote, international environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Process-driven with a mindset for continuous improvement
Adaptable and comfortable working in evolving, fast-paced environments
Motivated to develop skills in modern finance operations and systems