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, our B2B products (i.e., our Payments API and “widget”), and our retail and small business platform.
The Reconciliation Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and consistency of financial data by comparing and matching different sets of records, such as internal accounting records and external statements (e.g., bank statements).
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.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts, (cash, accounts payable/receivable, balance sheet accounts) to ensure accuracy
- Identify and investigate discrepancies between internal records and external statements, and resolve them in a timely manner.
- Analyze and verify transactions to ensure they are properly recorded and accounted for in the financial statements.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of reconciliations, including documentation of discrepancies and resolutions.
- Prepare reconciliation reports and other financial reports as required by management or other stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to improve the reconciliation process and implement changes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborate with other teams, such as Accounting, Finance, and Operations, to resolve discrepancies and improve financial processes.
- Ensure that all reconciliations are performed in accordance with company policies and procedures, as well as relevant regulatory requirements.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional certifications (CPA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent) preferred.
- 2-5 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in a reconciliation or accounting role.
- Proficiency in Excel, SAP, Oracle, and financial systems and processes.
- Prior experience in fintech, banking, Payments, or financial services.
- Advanced technical skills, including experience with SQL, data analytics, and automation tools, are a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with other teams and stakeholders.
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!
