Finance Operations Specialist (Contractor Services)

RemoFirst is transforming the way businesses hire and manage global teams. Our mission is to enable Freedom of Work by providing an all-in-one global HR platform that simplifies hiring, compliance, payroll, and benefits management. We partner with some of the world’s most innovative companies, including Fortune 500 businesses and leading startups. We are a small but strong team of 200+ people (and growing) hyper-focused on delivering a world-class platform and unparalleled service with our industry-leading partnerships. As a Finance Operations Specialist for our Contractor Services at RemoFirst, you'll be responsible for managing and processing global contractor invoices and payments across multiple currencies and countries with precision and efficiency. You'll have a daily, ongoing impact on our financial operations — reviewing, validating, and reconciling payment data to keep us accurate, timely, and aligned with both client billing and internal records. Beyond day-to-day processing, you'll also play an active role in driving process improvement initiatives, helping us automate and optimize the way we operate at scale. What you'll be doing: Manage and process contractor invoices and payments across multiple currencies and countries. Review, validate, and reconcile contractor payment 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. What you’ll need: 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 organized 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 startup. You have a voice that can influence, and grow rapidly. An opportunity to build a tech unicorn. Growth opportunity: This is a chance to join an AI-forward company driving innovation through artificial intelligence. Direct impact: Your work will be at the center of how we grow revenue, support customers, and differentiate in the market. Autonomy and Accountability: We value autonomy and accountability — there’s no bureaucracy or lengthy approval process. We prioritize speed and results to keep moving forward effectively. 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 Finance Operations Manager, which means your projects will be strategic and business-critical. Compensation and perks are great: Competitive compensation and 100% remote work. Culture: You will get to work with some of the best colleagues coming from top tech companies. 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.