Assistant Controller

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🔥 16 hours ago

🇿🇦 South Africa – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

⛔️ Financial Controller

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Yellow Card App is a pan-African fintech company operating in 20 countries. It is the largest and first licensed Stablecoin on-ramp/off-ramp on the African continent, offering secure and cost-effective solutions for businesses to buy and sell Stablecoins like USDT, USDC, and PYUSD using local currency. The platform facilitates borderless transactions and business payments through their Payments API and Widget, targeting businesses of all sizes. Yellow Card ensures secure and seamless financial operations across Africa with an emphasis on digital assets and mobile money integration.

📋 Description

• Upload and reconcile bank statements and statements from financial institutions, including PSPs and liquidity providers, into the ERP • Perform and review month-end journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations • Complete assigned month-end and year-end close processes within deadlines • Assist in preparing consolidated management accounts and group financial statements • Review monthly financial results, challenge off-trend numbers, and ensure changes are actioned promptly • Review and post team-member journals for completeness and accuracy • Maintain accurate NetSuite records, internal controls, coding, and transaction documentation • Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, reconciliation automation, and reporting workflows • Support scalable financial processes as the business expands into new markets • Support and mentor junior accountants and provide technical guidance • Collaborate with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and Compliance teams • Assist the VP Finance and Controllers with investor reporting, due diligence requests, and ad hoc analysis • Maintain and improve templates and standard operating procedures • Support external audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation • Coordinate with Compliance, Product, Tax, and Treasury teams on statutory and regulatory reporting • Communicate and document financial risks • Demonstrate ethical finance practices and support continuous team learning

🎯 Requirements

• Strong accounting knowledge and understanding of IFRS principles • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills • Proficiency in financial reporting and preparation of consolidated statements • High attention to detail and accuracy • Ability to work with multi-currency transactions and reconciliations • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems • Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively • Big 4 audit or mid-tier advisory experience is mandatory • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field • Professional certification (SAICA, CPA, ACCA, ACMA/CGMA, ICAEW, CFA), or at final stages of qualification • 5 years of experience in controlling or finance roles • Experience working with reporting assets held on behalf of clients • Extensive NetSuite experience, including managing COA, opening new entities, and creating custom NetSuite reports • Experience with IFRS reporting and intercompany reconciliations • Exposure to tax compliance and audit processes is an advantage

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote-First Flexibility: fully remote work environment • Learning & Development: access to resources, support, and autonomy to grow professionally • Mental Health Support Services • Competitive compensation • Meaningful health coverage • Stock option plan for all full-time employees • Impactful and purposeful work supporting financial inclusion across Africa • Global and diverse multicultural, collaborative team

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