Senior Management Accountant (FTC)

Sun International; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Slots Shared Services (RF) (Pty) Ltd, based in Cape Town, is seeking two Senior Management Accountants for a fixed-term contract. You will prepare and review management accounts, budgets, forecasts and profitability analyses to support sound financial decisions.

As a finance business partner, you will provide insights, challenge assumptions and drive profitability, cash generation and operational performance across designated portfolios while ensuring IFRS compliance and risk management.

Qualifications

• Qualified with relevant BCom degree or equivalent accounting qualification at NQF Level 7.
• Honours degree, postgraduate diploma or recognised professional designation such as CIMA/CGMA, CA(SA), AGA(SA) or Professional Accountant (SA).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and analyse monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Partner with operational management to provide financial guidance and drive commercial decisions.
• Analyse financial performance, identify variances, risks and opportunities, and recommend actions.
• Develop financial models and profitability analyses to support strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate internal and external audit requirements and ensure compliance with controls.
• Oversee taxation activities, including calculations, reconciliations and compliance.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, capex reporting and asset register governance.
• Support designated Group-wide finance portfolios and specialist activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, cash generation and efficiency.

Skills

Management Accounting

FP&A

Budgeting & Forecasting

Profitability & Variance Analysis

IFRS Compliance

Multi-Entity Reporting

Finance Business Partnering

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

Internal & External Audit Coordination

Stakeholder Engagement

Business Performance Analysis

Education

BCom Degree or equivalent accounting qualification (NQF Level 7)

Honours Degree / Postgraduate Diploma or recognised professional designation (CIMA/CGMA, CA(SA), AGA(SA) or Professional Accountant (SA))

Job description

Sun Slots Shared Services (RF) (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of the Sun Slots Group, is looking for two Senior Management Accountants to join its Cape Town-based Finance team on a fixed-term contract basis.

The successful candidates will be responsible for preparing and reviewing management accounts, budgets, forecasts, profitability analyses, financial models and performance reports to support sound financial management and informed business decision-making.

The role serves as a key finance business partner to operating units, providing financial insights, identifying risks and opportunities, challenging business assumptions and recommending initiatives to improve profitability, cash generation and operational performance.

The position also involves responsibility for designated Group-wide finance portfolios, which may include taxation, fixed assets, capital expenditure, loan administration, credit exposure and other specialist finance activities, ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Core Behavioural & Technical / Proficiency Competencies

Behavioural

• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Transparency
• Problem-Solving
• Customer Centricity
• Lifelong Learning
• Respect for Diversity

Technical

• Management Accounting
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Profitability & Variance Analysis
• Financial & Business Acumen
• IFRS Compliance
• Multi-Entity Financial Reporting
• Finance Business Partnering
• Taxation & Regulatory Compliance
• South African Income Tax
• Fixed Asset Accounting
• Capital Expenditure Reporting
• Financial Controls & Risk Management
• Internal & External Audit Coordination
• Business Performance Analysis
• Financial Process Improvement
• Knowledge of Gambling Board Regulations
• Knowledge of BBBEE Requirements
• Stakeholder Engagement

Requirements

Qualifications

• Relevant BCom Degree or equivalent accounting qualification at NQF Level 7 [Required]
• Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma or recognised professional designation such as CIMA/CGMA, CA(SA), AGA(SA) or Professional Accountant (SA) [Required]

Experience

• 5-7 years' relevant finance experience, including at least 3 years in management accounting, financial planning and analysis, commercial finance or multi-entity financial reporting.
• At least 2 years' experience within a multi-entity, multi-site, divisional or Group environment.
• Experience preparing and analysing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial performance reports.
• Experience conducting financial modelling, variance analysis and profitability assessments.
• Experience supporting operational management through financial insights and commercial recommendations.
• Experience applying financial controls, accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in the gaming, financial services or another regulated industry is advantageous.

Additional Requirements

• Sound knowledge of IFRS, South African Income Tax and financial management principles.
• Understanding of budgeting processes, financial systems and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of Gambling Board regulations and BBBEE requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required Gambling Licence and successfully complete a full probity check is mandatory.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Prepare, review and analyse monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes, providing meaningful insights into business performance and financial trends.
• Partner with operational management teams to provide financial guidance and support commercially sound business decisions.
• Analyse financial performance, identify variances, risks and opportunities, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Develop financial models and profitability analyses to evaluate business performance and support strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate internal and external audit requirements, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with financial controls.
• Oversee taxation activities, including tax calculations, reconciliations, submissions and regulatory compliance.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, capital expenditure reporting and asset register governance.
• Support designated Group-wide finance portfolios and specialist financial activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, cash generation and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting systems and internal controls.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to support financial performance and the delivery of business objectives.

Employment Equity

Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998, as amended, Sun Slots' internal recruitment policy and applicable unit-specific employment equity plans.

POPIA Statement

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