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.

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