{"id":12569,"date":"2026-04-15T07:27:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T07:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gapstars.net\/tech\/?post_type=career-listings&#038;p=12569"},"modified":"2026-04-15T07:30:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T07:30:53","slug":"assistant-finance-manager-finance-operations","status":"publish","type":"career-listings","link":"https:\/\/gapstars.net\/tech\/career-listings\/assistant-finance-manager-finance-operations\/","title":{"rendered":"Manager \/ Assistant Finance Manager \u2013 Finance Operations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #121317\">About Gapstars<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">At Gapstars, we partner with some of Europe\u2019s most ambitious tech companies from disruptive startups to fast-scaling scaleups, helping them build high-performing remote engineering teams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">Headquartered in the Netherlands, with talent hubs in Sri Lanka and Portugal, we are home to 275+ engineers who thrive on solving real-world challenges with modern technologies. Our teams work across domains, from networking and marketplaces to SaaS and AI delivering scalable solutions that drive meaningful outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">If you\u2019re looking for a company that combines technical excellence, strong culture, and room to grow, welcome to Gapstars.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #121317\">About the role<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #121317\">We are looking for a highly capable Finance Personnel to take ownership of the day-to-day finance administration, support the monthly closing process, and perform operational checks and controls on the core business process.<\/p>\n<p>This is a hands-on role for someone with a strong finance foundation, a sharp eye for detail, and the confidence to work independently. We are intentionally looking for a candidate with a somewhat more senior profile than a traditional finance administrator, so this person can take ownership, maintain structure, and act proactively with limited supervision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\"><br \/>You will be responsible for managing the finance administration end-to-end while also being actively involved in the day-to-day checks of the core business process. You will help ensure that operational activities are accurately reflected in the financial administration, that discrepancies are identified quickly, and that month-end closing is well supported.<\/p>\n<p>This role combines accounting, operational control, reconciliations, and process ownership. It is ideal for someone who is hands-on, structured, and comfortable operating in an international environment.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #121317\">Key responsibilities<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">Take ownership of the day-to-day finance administration<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">Process and review purchase invoices, sales invoices, bank transactions, and journal entries<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">Maintain accurate accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger records<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">Perform day-to-day checks and controls on the core business process to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">Monitor operational and financial data, identify discrepancies, and follow up on exceptions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">Reconcile operational activity with financial records and investigate mismatches proactively<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">Prepare reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and supporting schedules<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">Support and help coordinate the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing process<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">Ensure that financial records are complete, well-structured, and audit-ready<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">Work closely with internal stakeholders to improve data quality, financial controls, and process discipline<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">Identify opportunities for process improvements and help implement stronger controls and more efficient ways of working<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","role":"Manager \/ Assistant Finance Manager \u2013 Finance Operations","location":"","about_gapstars":"<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #121317\">About Gapstars<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">At Gapstars, we partner with some of Europe\u2019s most ambitious tech companies from disruptive startups to fast-scaling scaleups, helping them build high-performing remote engineering teams.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">Headquartered in the Netherlands, with talent hubs in Sri Lanka and Portugal, we are home to 275+ engineers who thrive on solving real-world challenges with modern technologies. Our teams work across domains, from networking and marketplaces to SaaS and AI delivering scalable solutions that drive meaningful outcomes.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">If you\u2019re looking for a company that combines technical excellence, strong culture, and room to grow, welcome to Gapstars.<br \/><br \/><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #121317\">About the role<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #121317\">We are looking for a highly capable Finance Personnel to take ownership of the day-to-day finance administration, support the monthly closing process, and perform operational checks and controls on the core business process.<br \/><br \/>This is a hands-on role for someone with a strong finance foundation, a sharp eye for detail, and the confidence to work independently. We are intentionally looking for a candidate with a somewhat more senior profile than a traditional finance administrator, so this person can take ownership, maintain structure, and act proactively with limited supervision.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\"><br \/>You will be responsible for managing the finance administration end-to-end while also being actively involved in the day-to-day checks of the core business process. You will help ensure that operational activities are accurately reflected in the financial administration, that discrepancies are identified quickly, and that month-end closing is well supported.<br \/><br \/>This role combines accounting, operational control, reconciliations, and process ownership. It is ideal for someone who is hands-on, structured, and comfortable operating in an international environment.<br \/><br \/><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #121317\">Key responsibilities<\/span><\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">Take ownership of the day-to-day finance administration<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">Process and review purchase invoices, sales invoices, bank transactions, and journal entries<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">Maintain accurate accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger records<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">Perform day-to-day checks and controls on the core business process to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">Monitor operational and financial data, identify discrepancies, and follow up on exceptions<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">Reconcile operational activity with financial records and investigate mismatches proactively<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">Prepare reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and supporting schedules<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">Support and help coordinate the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing process<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">Ensure that financial records are complete, well-structured, and audit-ready<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">Work closely with internal stakeholders to improve data quality, financial controls, and process discipline<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"color: #121317\">Identify opportunities for process improvements and help implement stronger controls and more efficient ways of working<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>","requirements":"<p><span style=\"color: #121317\">We are looking for a candidate who combines strong accounting knowledge with a control-oriented mindset. The ideal person is reliable, analytical, proactive, and able to independently manage finance and control-related responsibilities in a structured way.<br \/><br \/><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #121317\">Requirements<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #121317\"><br \/>Bachelor\u2019s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field<\/span><\/p><ul><li><p><span style=\"color: #121317\">4\u20137 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance operations, or financial control<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #121317\">Strong understanding of bookkeeping, reconciliations, month-end close, and general ledger processes<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #121317\">Experience with operational checks, financial controls, and exception handling<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #121317\">Proven ability to manage finance administration with a high degree of accuracy and ownership<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #121317\">Comfortable working independently and taking responsibility for recurring finance and control activities<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #121317\">Good knowledge of Excel and experience with accounting or ERP systems<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #121317\">Strong analytical skills and a proactive problem-solving mindset<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #121317\"> Good written and verbal communication skills in English<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #121317\">Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders in an international setup<\/span><\/p><p style=\"min-height: 1.7em;\"><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><strong><span style=\"color: #121317\">Nice to have<\/span><\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p><span style=\"color: #121317\">Experience in a fast-paced international business environment<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #121317\">Exposure to European finance processes or multinational reporting environments<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #121317\">Experience supporting audits or statutory reporting processes<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #121317\">Professional accounting qualification or part-qualification is a plus<\/span><\/p><p style=\"min-height: 1.7em;\"><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><strong><span style=\"color: #121317\">What success looks like in this role<br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #121317\">The finance administration is accurate, complete, and well-managed<br \/>Daily operational checks are performed consistently and issues are flagged early<br \/>Discrepancies between operational activity and financial records are identified and resolved quickly<br \/>Month-end closing support is timely, reliable, and well-structured<br \/>Finance processes and controls improve over time through proactive ownership and follow-up<\/span><\/p><p style=\"min-height: 1.7em;\"><\/p><p><strong><em><span style=\"color: #121317\">\"Gapstars is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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