Controller

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Controller overseeing financial operations for a stablecoin infrastructure provider in 20 African countries. Managing accounting, compliance, and financial reporting for subsidiaries across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in leading financial operations for subsidiaries across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accurate IFRS reporting and intercompany reconciliations.
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and group consolidations.
  • Maintain the general ledger and perform multi-currency bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
  • Assist in tax accounting processes, including VAT, Withholding Tax, and Corporate Income Tax filings.
  • Participate in external audit processes by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
  • Contribute to 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 and Product teams to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation for all financial transactions.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 5 years of experience in accounting or finance roles, preferably in a multinational environment.
  • 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.

Benefits:

  • 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.