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Catena

Finance Operations Associate

Catena

Finance Operations Associate managing finance and operational workflows in fully remote setup. Supporting leadership decisions and implementing process improvements across multiple systems.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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

Comp & perks
  • 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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Hard Skills & Tools
ReconciliationsFinancial ReportingContractor PaymentsMulti-Currency PaymentsOperational Process Optimization
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationIndependent Work
Certifications
Secondary Finance CertificationsOperational Certifications