Head of Corporate Control

About us

Yellow Card is the largest and first licensed stablecoin-based infrastructure provider, operating in 20 African countries and the emerging markets. Our mission is to empower businesses of all sizes, making it easier for them to make international payments, protect their financial assets, manage their treasury function, and access hard currency liquidity.

We are creating “financial infrastructure that works”, disrupting the financial services industry by offering innovative solutions designed to meet the distinct needs of – and real-world challenges faced on a daily basis by – our customers. Leveraging the power of stablecoins pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar (e.g., USDC, USDT, and PYUSD), we deliver our innovative solutions through our commercial trading function and our B2B products (i.e., our Payments API and Treasury Portal).

The Head of Corporate Control will lead the Corporate Control team in consolidations, managing accounting operations, preparing accurate financial reports, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and local regulations. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work across multiple jurisdictions.

Type of person

Critical thinker, organised and driven, with a strong knowledge domain. Dedicated and passionate about their job, humble, and a real team player.

Key responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to.

• Lead the management of accounting operations for the Group and its subsidiaries across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accurate IFRS reporting and intercompany reconciliations.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and Group consolidations.
• Perform detailed reviews of monthly financial results, challenge numbers which are off trend and ensure changes are actioned by the Finance team promptly
• Review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
• NetSuite Administrator tasks including user account setup, user custom roles/permissions, GL accounts creation and maintenance, new entity setup, workflow creation, report building, system updates, user training
• Ensure financial risks are logged in the Finance Risk Register with quarterly reviews of financial controls.
• Support tax accounting processes where required, including VAT, Withholding Tax, and Corporate Income Tax accruals
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all financial transactions.
• Support external audit processes by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Internal Controls - Develop, implement, and maintain robust financial policies, procedures, and systems
• Drive ERP and automation projects to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Prepare detailed financial analysis and variance reports for management review.
• Ensure timely communication with Compliance, Product, Tax and Treasury teams to meet statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Demonstrate ethical finance practices and support continuous learning within the 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 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Big 4 audit or 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) or progress toward qualification preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in accounting or finance roles, preferably in a multinational environment.
• 5 years of experience leading a team.
• Must have worked with reporting assets held on behalf of clients.
• Must have 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

What We Offer

• Impactful and Purposeful Work: You will be helping to drive financial inclusion across Africa.
• Remote-First Flexibility: We embrace a fully remote work environment.
• Global & Diverse Team: You will have the opportunity to work with talented professionals from 25+ countries across the world, in a multicultural and collaborative environment.
• Learning & Development: Access to resources, support, and autonomy to grow professionally.
• Mental Health Support Services: Your mental well-being matters to us.
• Compensation & Benefits: We offer competitive compensation and meaningful health coverage, and all full-time employees are participants in our stock option plan.

Ready to Join Us?

Are you up for the challenge? Apply today and be part of shaping the future of FinTech. Let's innovate, disrupt, and lead together!