Finance Operations Specialist

RemoFirst empowers employers to be free from geographical boundaries when accessing talent, allowing employees to pursue opportunities wherever they may exist. We are on a mission to be the FIRST to truly revolutionise the industry and be a generational company.

Our platform offers a full-range people management tool, employee benefits like health insurance, and financial benefits, and enables clients to hire anyone from anywhere with one click. RemoFirst manages employees and contractors for Fortune 500 companies (e.g., Microsoft, Mastercard) and the best startups worldwide (e.g., TransferGo).

We are a team of 200+ people (and growing) hyper-focussed on delivering a world-class platform and unparalleled service with our industry-leading partnerships. To support our continued growth and enhance our operational excellence, we’re seeking a talented Finance Operations Specialist to support our finance team in managing global contractor payment workflows for Contractor Services and RemoPlus products. In this role, you’ll optimize these processes with precision and efficiency, driving scalability while upholding our high standards of accuracy and satisfaction.

Key responsibilities:
• Manage and process contractor invoices and payments across multiple currencies and countries.

• Manage and process RemoPlus products invoices and payments across multiple currencies and countries.

• Review, validate, and reconcile contractor payment data against client billing, payment systems, and internal records.

• Review, validate, and reconcile RemoPlus products data against client billing, payment systems, and internal records.

• Coordinate with payment providers to resolve any delays, discrepancies, or technical issues.

• Manually process payments when automated workflows require intervention.

• Support month-end closing by preparing contractor-related accruals and payment reports.

• Collaborate closely with Client Operations, Product, Finance AR, Finance Reporting teams to ensure data accuracy and timely processing.

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including automation and optimisation of finance workflows.

• Respond to internal requests from Client Services and Finance teams within agreed SLA timelines.

Requirements:
• 1-2 years minimum in finance operations, accounts payable, or payment processing in a multi-currency environment.

• Knowledge in invoicing best practices and payment processing.

• Experience working in a global environment with cross-border transactions.

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively across departments.

• Tech-savvy approach and experience with finance software, and payment providers.

• A proactive mindset with a bias towards improving processes and solving problems.

Why Work at RemoFirst?:
• Startup environment: RemoFirst is an early-stage start-up. You have a voice and can influence and grow rapidly.

• Growth opportunity: This is a chance to define how AI transforms a category-leading startup - and grow your career as we scale.

• Direct impact: Your work will be at the center of how we grow revenue, support customers, and differentiate in the market.

• Work for a Market Leader: Scale a project that counts market-leading companies like Microsoft, Mastercard, and more as happy customers.

• Leadership visibility: Reporting into the Head of Finance Operations, which means your projects will be strategic and business-critical.

• Compensation and perks are great: Competitive compensation. 100% remote work.

• Culture: We lead with respect, kindness, and the right to fail. We value hard yet smart work. Diversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. As we grow and evolve, we welcome your input to help us define our culture further.