Assistant Technical Accountant

Hollywoodbets; Durban; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team at a leading South African brand in the gaming industry. As an Assistant Technical Accountant, you will play a crucial role in managing betting tax calculations and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This position offers the chance to grow your skills in a vibrant environment while supporting a talented team dedicated to excellence. If you're ready to embrace challenges and contribute to exciting projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and advance your career.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong understanding of Horse Racing.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel with Vlookups and Pivots.

Responsibilities

• Undertake betting tax calculations and submissions.
• Support senior accountants with projects and data extractions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Horse Racing Knowledge

Sports Bookmaking Knowledge

Microsoft Excel (Vlookups, Pivots)

Education

Relevant Degree/Diploma

Tools

Pastel Evolution

Job description

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to join one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a prominent brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. Our talented team is on a mission to expand our global footprint, embracing challenges and aiming high. Join us and reach for the stars.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Technical Accountant based in Umhlanga, Durban. Do you have what it takes to become our newest Purple Star?

The Assistant Technical Accountant will be responsible for:

1. Undertaking betting tax calculations, submissions, and maintenance.
2. Supporting the Junior Technical Accountant, Technical Accountant, and Group Technical Manager with specific projects, reports, and data extractions.

With Hollywoodbets, You Will

• Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic team eager to achieve goals.
• Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant, fast-paced industry.
• Grow through our development plans and culture that supports career advancement.

You Bring

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of Horse Racing and Sports Bookmaking.
• At least 1 year of intermediate Microsoft Excel experience (Vlookups, Pivots).

A Bonus To Have

• Studying towards or completed a relevant Degree/Diploma.
• Experience with Pastel Evolution or similar accounting software.

What You’ll Do For The Brand

• Prepare weekly/monthly betting tax calculations.
• Ensure timely payment of betting taxes and submission of relevant documentation to the Gambling Board.
• Coordinate with Gambling Boards to resolve queries related to betting tax submissions.
• Review and test reports for compliance before submission.
• Reconcile betting tax control accounts monthly in Pastel.
• Assist with BTC reconciliation, investigating variances, and reporting.
• Source and verify reports such as Outstanding Tickets and Bets brought forward.
• Test and review betting tax rates on the system for new branches and bet types.
• Identify weaknesses in betting software related to taxes and suggest improvements.
• Maintain accurate records of betting tax calculations and submissions.
• Support during audits concerning betting software.
• Assist with other projects and data extractions as needed.
• Reconcile data submitted to Gambling Boards with our database regularly.

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• A strong sense of accountability.
• Initiative and problem-solving skills.
• People management skills.
• Effective planning to meet deadlines.

Are you ready to level up, learn, and excel? Apply now!

Please note: If you are not contacted within 30 days, your application was unsuccessful.