[Remote] Group Financial Controller

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pawapay is a multi-entity, multi-currency fintech group seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead and scale their finance function. The role involves ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and compliance across diverse geographies while supporting the company's growth and expansion. Responsibilities • Lead the preparation of consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under IFRS • Manage group accounting policies, ensuring compliance across all entities and jurisdictions • Drive the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness • Oversee FX translation, intercompany transactions, eliminations, and multi-currency consolidations • Maintain high-quality financial records and audit-ready processes • Oversee group-level treasury accounting and ensure accurate cash reporting across entities and currencies • Monitor liquidity and working capital requirements, supporting treasury management • Support strategies for FX risk management and capital allocation • Design, implement, and monitor strong internal controls across the group • Manage statutory and regulatory reporting across multiple jurisdictions in Sub-Saharan Africa and internationally • Coordinate annual group and subsidiary audits, liaising with auditors and advisors • Ensure compliance with tax regulations, working closely with external tax partners • Lead and develop a distributed finance team, setting best practices for financial control and reporting • Contribute to the design and rollout of scalable systems and processes suitable for a high-growth fintech. Skills • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) with 5+ years PQE. • Proven experience as a Group Financial Controller or senior finance leader in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment. • Strong knowledge of IFRS and group consolidation • Hands-on experience with modern accounting/ERP systems and financial reporting tools. • Prior experience in mobile money, payments, telecoms, or fintech is highly desirable • Experience in high-growth, venture-backed or scaling fintech/startup environments preferred Company Overview • PawaPay is a payments company that provides mobile payment solutions to African consumers or businesses. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job