Financial Manager - CPT

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment / HC Recruit; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Cape Town is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the financial health of an online gaming business. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Commerce degree or CA (SA) and at least 3 years of experience in a sports betting environment. Responsibilities include managing financial operations, preparing statements, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Proficiency in Xero accounting software is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a sports betting environment.
• Experience in drafting and preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Experience in preparation of financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Full financial accounting function for the sports betting operations.
• Manage supplier accounts and perform bank reconciliations.
• Assist with regulatory compliance and submission of reports.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Detail oriented

Knowledge of tax rules

Excel skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Commerce Degree / CA (SA)

Tools

Xero accounting system

Job description

SUMMARY :

DBN000080 – FINANCE MANAGER – CPT

Purpose of the Job :

To manage an online gaming business’s financial health, stability, and growth by effectively managing resources, adhering to regulations, and making informed financial decisions.

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor of Commerce Degree / CA (SA)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a sports betting environment – Not negotiable
• Experience in drafting and preparation of monthly management accounts
• Experience in preparation of financial statements
• Knowledge of Xero accounting system

POSITION INFO :

Key Responsibilities :

1. Full financial accounting function for the sports betting operations using Xero account software including but not limited to :
2. a.) Supplier account management
3. b.) Maintenance of Bank Accounts and Mobile Monies Accounts and performing bank reconciliation
4. Assist with the daily, monthly and year-end processes.
5. Management of operating expenses, reconciliations, and submissions.
6. Processing accounts i.e. general ledger with full month end accounting process and reconciliations;
7. Preparation of tax packs and submissions.
8. Assist with regulatory compliance and submission of reports to Regulatory bodies, Tax filings and ensure up to date.
9. Liaise with auditors in performing year end audit and preparation of AFS.
10. Liaising with different stakeholders within the business, including but not limited to betting software providers, office managers, bankers.
11. Assist with payroll management and administration.

Behavioural Competencies

• Good technical accounting skills
• Detail orientated
• Strong knowledge of tax rules with demonstrated ability to learn these in other jurisdictions;
• Excellent computer systems capabilities (Excel; Xero)
• Great communication skills
• Sound knowledge of business processes;
• Analytical Skills

Please Note : Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. Should you not receive a response within two weeks of your application, please consider yourself unsuccessful.