Head of Corporate Control

🕒 January 29

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

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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

• Lead accounting operations for the Group and subsidiaries across multiple jurisdictions • Ensure accurate IFRS reporting and intercompany reconciliations • Lead month-end and year-end close processes • Prepare financial statements, including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and Group consolidations • Review monthly financial results, challenge off-trend numbers, and ensure prompt action • Review balance sheet reconciliations for accuracy and internal-control compliance • Administer NetSuite, including user accounts, roles and permissions, GL accounts, entities, workflows, reports, system updates, and user training • Maintain the Finance Risk Register and conduct quarterly financial-control reviews • Support tax accounting, including VAT, Withholding Tax, and Corporate Income Tax accruals • Maintain accurate financial transaction records and documentation • Support external audits with schedules and documentation • Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, procedures, and systems • Drive ERP and automation projects • Prepare financial analysis and variance reports for management • Coordinate with Compliance, Product, Tax, and Treasury teams on statutory and regulatory reporting • Promote ethical finance practices and continuous team learning • Lead the Corporate Control team

🎯 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 advisory experience is mandatory • Demonstrable exposure to complex financial reporting environments • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field • Professional certification (SAICA, CPA, ACCA) or progress toward qualification preferred • 10+ years of experience in accounting or finance roles • Preferably experience in a multinational environment • 5 years of experience leading a team • 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

• Fully remote work environment • Learning and development resources, support, and autonomy • Mental health support services • Meaningful health coverage • Stock option plan for all full-time employees • Impactful work helping drive financial inclusion across Africa • Opportunity to work with a global, multicultural, collaborative team from 25+ countries

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