Senior SOX Control Analyst

Betway Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Employee support

Career growth

Job summary

Betway Group is seeking a Senior SOX Control Analyst to lead risk assessment, design robust controls, and drive continuous improvement across its global operations. You will partner with stakeholders to ensure effective governance, documentation, and timely remediation of control deficiencies.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in SOX/compliance, strong Excel and data skills, and a track record in listed or multinational environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 6+ years’ experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or financial controls.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Strong understanding of SOX and COSO frameworks.
• Experience in a listed or multinational environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Project Management - managing multiple stakeholders, timelines, and audit deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess key financial reporting risks, including risks arising from digital platforms and payments.
• Lead or actively drive annual SOX scoping and risk assessment exercises.
• Design and implement controls aligned to COSO principles and assess adequacy of existing control structures.
• Drive continuous improvement of the SOX control framework and integrate controls into new systems or processes.
• Perform proactive quality assurance reviews of key processes and controls to ensure proper design and operation.
• Assess SOX implications of changes due to accounting or regulatory updates, system implementations, or restructuring.
• Collaborate with Internal and External Audit during walkthroughs, testing, and audits; own responses to audit queries.
• Prepare and maintain SOX documentation, including narratives, flowcharts, RACMs; support governance and reporting.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Project management

Data analysis

Education

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

CPA / CA(SA) / CIA / CISA certification

Tools

Workiva

PowerBI

ERP systems

Job description

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Who we are

We’re Super Group, the NYSE-listed digital gaming company behind some of the world’s leading Sports and iGaming brands, including Betway and Jackpot City. We’re a powerhouse built on decades of expertise and we’re changing the game for good. Our mission is to give our customers a superclass entertainment experience.

Who we’re looking for

We’re on a thrilling journey of growth and innovation, and we need passionate, driven individuals to join us. At Super Group, every day is action-packed, and we expect you to bring your A-game. In return, you’ll find a supportive environment where your skills can flourish and your career can soar. Ready to become a game-changer? Supercharge your career with us and be part of something extraordinary.

Why we need you

We’re building experiences that wow our customers – and that starts with bold, curious people who want to do work that matters. If you’re hungry to grow, excited by impact and ready for a challenge that will supercharge your career, this could be your moment. As our 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.

What you’ll do

You’ll take ownership of work that gives us our competitive edge, including:

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 recurring 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

What you’ll bring

• Clear, confident communication (written and verbal), and the ability to breakdown 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 – you stay sharp, productive and positive in fast‑moving environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 6+ 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
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Project Management - Skilled in managing multiple stakeholders, timelines, and audit deliverables
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CA(SA), CIA, or CISA.

Desirable skills you’ve got up your sleeve

• 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 in working with external and internal audit teams.

Our values are non-negotiables

• Adaptability
• Ownership and accountability
• Initiating action
• Resilience
• Team orientation
• Integrity
• Innovation

What you’ll get back

We invest in your growth and wellbeing, so you can bring your best:

• Supergrowth is real here.
• Our learning and development programmes give you the tools, training and opportunities to level up fast.
• Your progress matters.
• Our Performance tool ensures you get meaningful feedback to support your development and superdrive your career.
• Support that has your back.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers resources for you and your family.

Game on!

The perfect place to work, play and grow! Our journey started in 1999 with a handful of brilliant individuals and some very big picture thinking. Now, we are an ever-growing community of 1,000+ talented and exceptional people at the forefront of the vast and competitive world. Betway has become ingrained in African soil, having set down early roots in markets such as Ghana and South Africa. From there, Betway has weaved its way across the landscape, incorporating regions in East, West and Southern Africa. This growth also shows no signs of slowing, as Betway continues to be embraced by fans of sports betting in more and more African regions. Whether it’s a career in banking and finance, marketing, development or customer care, our people cover a broad range of dedicated specializations, all under one Betway Africa roof.