Senior SOX Control Analyst

DigiOutsource; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Performance tool for meaningful feedback

Job summary

DigiOutsource is seeking a Senior SOX Control Analyst to enhance SOX compliance across our global operations. In this role, you will manage risk assessments, design controls aligned with COSO principles, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold compliance standards.

Your expertise will support the maintenance of SOX documentation and training initiatives while ensuring timely communication of audit statuses. A Bachelor's degree with 4-7 years in SOX compliance is required.

Qualifications

• 4 – 7+ years’ experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or financial controls.
• Strong understanding of SOX and COSO frameworks.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CA(SA), CIA, or CISA.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess key financial reporting risks.
• Support the design and implementation of controls aligned to COSO principles.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit during audits.

Skills

Clear communication

Collaborative mindset

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Advanced Excel skills

Project Management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Workiva

Optro

PowerBI

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Overview

As a Senior SOX Control Analyst, you’ll play a key role in supporting and enhancing Super Group’s SOX compliance programme, helping ensure a strong, scalable and compliant control environment across our global operations.

Responsibilities

Risk Assessment & Scoping

• Identify and assess key financial reporting risks, including risks arising from:
  • Digital platforms
  • Payments and transactional flows
  • Regulatory and jurisdictional requirements
• Lead or actively drive annual SOX scoping and risk assessment exercises
• Evaluate the impact of emerging risks on the control environment

Control Design & Framework Enhancement

• Support the design and implementation of controls aligned to COSO principles
• Independently assess the adequacy of existing control structures and recommend improvements
• Drive continuous improvement of the SOX control framework
• Support the integration of controls into new systems, processes, or business initiatives

Process Reviews & SOX Impact Assessments

• Perform proactive quality assurance reviews of key processes and controls to assess whether controls are implemented as designed and operating effectively across the Group
• Assess the SOX implications of changes due to:
  • Accounting or regulatory updates
  • Process or policy changes
  • System implementations or enhancements
  • Organisational restructuring
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure controls evolve alongside business changes

Deficiencies and Issue Resolution

• Assess control deficiencies/observations, including root cause analysis
• Support the development of practical and sustainable remediation plans
• Evaluate whether remediation actions adequately address identified risks
• Track remediation activities to ensure timely and sustainable closure of control gaps
• Monitor progress and elevate delays or risks to closure
• Validate remediation actions prior to closure (where applicable)
• Maintain oversight of deficiency trends and recurrent issues
• Collaborate with control owners to reinforce expectations around control execution and documentation quality

SOX Programme Delivery, Governance and Documentation

• Support the maintenance of SOX PMO governance, cadence, and delivery standards
• Ensure timely delivery of evidence and documentation aligned to audit timelines
• Coordinate SOX activities across stakeholders to ensure consistent execution
• Contribute to SOX planning cycles, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Prepare and maintain high-quality SOX documentation, including:
  • Process narratives
  • Flowcharts
  • Risk and Control Matrices (RACMs)
• Review and enhance documentation to ensure consistency and clarity across the Group

Reporting, Training & Policy Management

• Prepare SOX status updates, memos, dashboards, and metrics, including:
  • Testing progress
  • Deficiencies and themes
  • Remediation status
• Contribute to materials for management and audit committee reporting
• Support the creation and maintenance of SOX and internal control policies
• Develop and deliver SOX training materials for process and control owners
• Provide insights into control effectiveness and programme maturity
• Promote awareness of controls best practices across the organisation

Audit & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with Internal Audit and External Auditors during walkthroughs, testing, and audits
• Own responses to audit queries and requests for assigned areas
• Act as a key liaison between the SOX team and control owners
• Provide clear guidance to stakeholders on SOX requirements and expectations

Continuous Improvement & Automation

• Identify and drive opportunities to simplify, standardise, and automate controls
• Support the use of systems and data analytics to enhance control effectiveness
• Drive improvements in efficiency, scalability, and quality of the SOX programme

Qualifications

• Clear, confident communication (written and verbal), and the ability to break down complex ideas
• A collaborative mindset, working smoothly with cross‑functional teams to hit shared goals
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects without dropping the ball
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality work
• Adaptability – staying sharp, productive and positive in fast‑moving environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 4 – 7+ years’ experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or financial controls
• Strong understanding of SOX and COSO frameworks
• Experience in a listed or multinational environment
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Project Management – skilled in managing multiple stakeholders, timelines, and audit deliverables
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CA(SA), CIA, or CISA

Desirable Skills

• In‑depth knowledge of sports betting markets, including odds calculation, betting types and market trends
• Previous experience in the online gaming or casino industry, with a strong understanding of player behaviour and industry regulations
• Familiarity with gambling regulations and compliance requirements in various jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to legal standards
• Experience with ERP systems and SOX tools (e.g., Workiva, Optro, PowerBI, etc.)
• Experience working with external and internal audit teams

Benefits

• Learning and development programmes to level up quickly
• Performance tool for meaningful feedback to support your development
• Employee Assistance Programme offering resources for you and your family

Additional Information

This position requires trust and honesty; it has access to customers' financial details. Therefore, a credit and criminal record check will be conducted. The qualifications identified herein are an inherent job requirement; therefore, a qualification verification check will be done. By applying for this role and supplying the necessary details, you hereby grant us permission to apply for these checks. This will be done in a confidential manner, and solely for the purposes of verification.