Pearl Talent- Finance Operations Associate -I021

Pearl; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Finance Operations Associate to manage day-to-day finance and operational workflows. The role requires maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting, and improving internal processes. Candidates must have over 2 years of experience in finance operations or accounting, with strong organizational skills. This fully remote role offers a chance to collaborate with leadership to enhance efficiency and compliance. Join a supportive team that values your growth and ideas.

Benefits

Monthly performance bonus

Unlimited PTO

Annual team retreat

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in finance operations.
• Proficiency with financial recordkeeping and reconciliations.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records and reconcile accounts across platforms.
• Prepare and issue invoices, track receivables, and process payments.
• Identify gaps in financial workflows and implement solutions.
• Support payroll and compliance management.

Skills

Finance operations

Accounting

Workforce analytics

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

QuickBooks

FreshBooks

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Position

Finance / Operations / SaaS / Startup Support

Work Arrangement

Fully Remote — LATAM or South Africa-based

Job Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Core hours: 9 AM – 5 PM EST

Locations

Remote (LATAM & South Africa)

About Pearl Talent:

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They’re looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we’ve hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

Hear why we exist, what we believe in, and who we’re building for: Watch here

Why Work with Us?

At Pearl, we’re not just another recruiting firm—we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, make an impact, and build a long-term career. We believe in creating environments where your potential is recognized, your voice matters, and your success is tied to meaningful work—not short-term perks. Joining Pearl means stepping into opportunities that challenge you, support you, and set you up for lasting success.

Role Overview:

As a Finance Operations Associate / Workforce Analyst, you will play a central role in managing day-to-day finance and operational workflows. You will maintain accurate financial records, support reporting, manage vendors and contractors, and improve internal processes. You will also partner with leadership to identify efficiencies, ensure compliance, and contribute to strategic initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented, process-driven, and comfortable operating across multiple systems and stakeholders in a fast-paced startup environment.

Your Impact

In this role, you will:

• 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.

Areas of Responsibility:

Finance Operations – 50%

• 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.

Process Improvement & Automation – 30%

• 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.

Cross-Functional Support – 20%

• 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

Must-Haves (Required)

• 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.

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)

• 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.

Tools Proficiency

Must-Haves (Required)

• QuickBooks, Xero, FreshBooks, Bill.com, Payoneer, Wise, Remote, Deel, Gusto, ADP, Slack, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)

• VPNs, softphones (Aircall, RingCentral, Zoom Phone), password managers (1Password, LastPass)

Benefits

What You’ll Gain:

• 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

Ready to Join Us?
If you’re hungry to lead, build, and scale—and you’ve done it before—then this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Apply now and help us build the world’s best recruitment team!