Financial Operations Assistant Salary range: $2500 - $2900 USD Location: South Africa (Remote) Key Responsibilities Financial Operations & Bookkeeping: * Manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date. * Utilize QuickBooks and Expensify to track expenses, process invoices, and reconcile accounts. * Assist with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Project Management & Consulting Support: * Oversee and execute financial projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met. * Support investment banking and consulting initiatives with research, analysis, and documentation. * Proactively identify risks, foresee operational challenges, and provide strategic solutions. * Assist in creating high-quality PowerPoint presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders. IT & System Integration: * Handle basic IT system management tasks, including integrating financial software and streamlining processes. * Assist in improving financial workflows and automation within the company. Qualifications & Experience * 3+ years of experience in financial operations, investment banking, or consulting. * Accounting knowledge is a MUST – strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and financial reporting. * Project management skills are essential – ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Strong proficiency in QuickBooks, Expensify, and general financial operations tools. * Excellent PowerPoint and presentation skills. * Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to foresee issues and offer proactive solutions. * Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders. * Flexible and adaptable to a fast-changing start-up environment. * Experience in IT system management and integrations is a plus.