Role Description
We are looking for a highly organized and analytical Finance Operations Manager to own finance and operational administration across multiple entities. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role responsible for ensuring bookkeeping, billing, compliance deadlines, contractor administration, and corporate records run cleanly and predictably - with minimal founder involvement.
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Reports directly to the Managing Director/ Chief Financial Officer
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Works closely with external accountants, tax advisors, and service providers under MD/CFO oversight
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Responsible for accurate and timely financial execution; the MD/CFO retains oversight of strategy, structuring, tax positioning, and financial governance
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Escalates material risks, compliance concerns, or cash flow issues to the MD/CFO proactively
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Provides regular structured reporting to the MD/CFO on income statement ratios, cash, close status, compliance calendar, and operational finance matters
Key Responsibilities
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Multi-Entity Finance & Bookkeeping
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Own day-to-day bookkeeping across 8 entities (mixed monthly and annual cadence)
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Manage month-end close in Xero, ensuring reconciled and audit-ready records
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Maintain intercompany transactions and supporting documentation
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Maintain clear visibility of cash positions across entities
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Coordinate with external accountants for filings, statutory accounts, and reporting
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Track international investments and support reporting across tax deadlines
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Prepare structured monthly finance packs for CFO review
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Billing, Payments & Contractor Operations
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Manage billing, refunds, failed payments, disputes, and chargebacks
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Oversee contractor administration and payments, including onboarding/offboarding document management, and invoice validation
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Monitor recurring expenses, subscriptions, and company cards; support basic cost control and oversight
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Compliance, Renewals & Administration
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Maintain a master compliance calendar across all entities (renewals, filings, statutory deadlines)
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Provide regular compliance status updates to MD/CFO
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Coordinate administrative requirements for tax filings and renewals (document collection, timelines, confirmations)
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Maintain organized, easy-to-find digital records and documentation
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Ensure proactive management of renewals and obligations
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Corporate/Statutory Records & Financial Controls
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Maintain corporate records and support routine governance administration (e.g., preparing standard member/shareholder resolutions using templates; ensuring signing and proper storage)
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Ensure corporate documentation is complete and audit-ready for CFO review
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Own core financial controls and standards (reconciliations, clean audit trails, documentation quality, basic approval processes)
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Escalate control weaknesses or governance gaps to CFO
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Provide operational finance support as needed to ensure continuity of finance processes
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Process Improvement
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Document finance/admin workflows and implement practical process improvements
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Reduce manual work through light automation and better systems
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Build simple dashboards/reporting where helpful for visibility and predictability
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Present improvement recommendations to CFO for approval where appropriate
What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)
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All entities reconciled and running on a clear monthly/annual cadence
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Month-end close running smoothly and predictably
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Billing, disputes/chargebacks, and contractor workflows under control
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Renewals/filings calendar established and proactive (no urgent last-minute requests)
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Corporate records organized and consistently maintained
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Founder time spent on finance/admin significantly reduced
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2β3 meaningful process improvements implemented
Qualifications
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CA qualified (newly qualified or experienced), with demonstrable hands-on experience in finance operations / bookkeeping
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Strong Xero experience (multi-entity experience preferred)
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Advanced Excel / Google Sheets
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Highly organized, detail-driven, and calm under pressure
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High integrity handling sensitive financial and corporate information
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Comfortable working independently in a founder-led environment
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Comfortable using AI tools for research and spreadsheet/data work, with strong validation habits
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Experience with contractor-heavy environments, renewals/filings support, and corporate record-keeping is a plus.
Benefits
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Salary Range: $3500-$5000/month
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Work from Anywhere: Enjoy the freedom of a fully remote position, giving you the flexibility to work from wherever you feel most productive.
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Ongoing Growth: Get access to free training, resources, and continuous learning opportunities to help you level up your professional skills.