Assistant Controller

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🔥 13 hours ago

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – 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 for assigned GL accounts, subledgers, and entities. • 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 journals entered by team members for completeness and accuracy. • Maintain accurate NetSuite records and ensure compliance with internal controls and supporting documentation. • Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, including reconciliation automation and reporting workflows. • Support scalable financial processes as the business expands into new markets. • Support and mentor junior accountants by reviewing work and providing 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. • Communicate with Compliance, Product, Tax, and Treasury teams regarding statutory and regulatory reporting requirements. • Ensure financial risks are communicated and documented. • 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 in all tasks. • 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, with demonstrable exposure to complex financial reporting environments. • 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, preferably in a multinational environment. • Must have worked 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. • Excellent Excel and analysis skills.

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote-First Flexibility: We embrace a fully remote work environment. • Learning & Development: Access to resources, support, and autonomy to grow professionally. • Mental Health Support Services. • Competitive compensation and meaningful health coverage. • All full-time employees are participants in the stock option plan. • Impactful and purposeful work helping to drive financial inclusion across Africa. • Global and diverse team environment with professionals from 25+ countries.

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