Financial Manager - CPT

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment / HC Recruit; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sports betting sector is seeking a Financial Manager to oversee the financial accounting function. This role involves managing bank accounts, preparing tax submissions, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills and proficiency in Xero and Excel.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of tax rules and ability to learn rules in other jurisdictions.
• Excellent computer skills, especially in Excel and Xero.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full financial accounting function for sports betting operations.
• Prepare tax packs and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist with payroll management and administration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Strong technical accounting skills

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Job Description: Financial Manager

We are seeking a Financial Manager to oversee the full financial accounting function for our sports betting operations, utilizing Xero accounting software. The role includes, but is not limited to:

1. Maintaining bank accounts and mobile money accounts, and performing bank reconciliations.
2. Assisting with daily, monthly, and year-end financial processes.
3. Managing operating expenses, reconciliations, and submissions.
4. Processing accounts, including general ledger entries, month-end closing, and reconciliations.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Preparation of tax packs and submissions.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance and timely submission of reports to regulatory bodies and tax authorities.
• Liaising with auditors for year-end audits and the preparation of Annual Financial Statements (AFS).
• Engaging with stakeholders such as betting software providers, office managers, and bankers.
• Assisting with payroll management and administration.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong technical accounting skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of tax rules, with the ability to learn rules in other jurisdictions.
• Excellent computer skills, especially in Excel and Xero.
• Understanding of business processes.
• Analytical skills.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.