SOX Control Analyst

Digital Outsource Services; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Digital Outsource Services in Cape Town is seeking a SOX Control Analyst to support Super Group’s SOX compliance program. You will assess financial reporting risks, enhance control frameworks, and collaborate with internal and external auditors.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has 2-4 years of experience in SOX compliance. Key skills include strong communication, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or financial controls.
• Good understanding of SOX and COSO frameworks.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CA(SA), CIA, or CISA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess key financial reporting risks.
• Support the design and implementation of controls.
• Perform proactive quality assurance reviews of key processes.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit and External Auditors during audits.

Skills

Clear communication

Collaboration

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Excel and data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

SOX tools like Workiva, Optro, PowerBI

Job description

Kick-start your career in the online gaming world and experience the very latest in technology and innovation. We’re part of Super Group, the NYSE‑listed digital gaming company behind some of the world’s leading Sports and iGaming brands. At DigiOutsource, we bring passionate people and innovative tech together to create market‑leading online gaming solutions.

About the Role

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

Key Responsibilities

• Risk Assessment & Scoping
  • Identify and assess key financial reporting risks, including those arising from digital platforms, payments and transactional flows, and regulatory and jurisdictional requirements.
  • Contribute to 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.
  • Assess the adequacy of existing control structures and recommend improvements.
  • Contribute to 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 implementation and effectiveness.
  • Assess the SOX implications of accounting or regulatory updates, process or policy changes, system implementations or enhancements, and organisational restructuring.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Ensure controls evolve alongside business changes.
• Deficiencies and Issue Resolution
  • Assess control deficiencies/observations, including root cause analysis.
  • Develop practical and sustainable remediation plans and track progress.
  • Support validation of remediation actions prior to closure.
  • Collaborate with control owners to reinforce expectations around control execution and documentation quality.
• SOX Programme Delivery, Governance and Documentation
  • Maintain SOX PMO governance, cadence, and delivery standards.
  • Ensure timely delivery of evidence and documentation aligned to audit timelines.
  • Coordinate SOX activities across stakeholders for consistent execution.
  • Contribute to SOX planning cycles, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Prepare and maintain SOX documentation, including process narratives, flowcharts, and risk and control matrices (RACMs).
• Reporting, Training & Policy Management
  • Prepare SOX status updates, memos, dashboards, and metrics (e.g., testing progress, deficiencies and themes, remediation status).
  • Support materials for management reporting.
  • Create and maintain SOX and internal control policies.
  • Develop training materials and promote awareness of controls best practices.
• Audit & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Collaborate with Internal Audit and External Auditors during walkthroughs, testing, and audits.
  • Support responses to audit queries and requests.
  • Act as a key liaison between the SOX team and control owners.
  • Provide guidance to stakeholders on SOX requirements and expectations.
• Continuous Improvement & Automation
  • Identify 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.

Required Qualifications

• Clear, confident communication (written and verbal) and the ability to break down complex ideas.
• Collaborative mindset, working smoothly with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects without dropping the ball.
• Exceptional attention to detail and 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.
• 2‑4 years’ experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or financial controls.
• Good understanding of SOX and COSO frameworks.
• Experience in a listed or multinational environment.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CA(SA), CIA, or CISA are a plus.
• Project coordination skills – ability to manage multiple stakeholders, timelines, and audit deliverables with guidance.

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.
• Experience with ERP systems and SOX tools (e.g., Workiva, Optro, PowerBI).
• Experience working with external and internal audit teams.

Core Values

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

Benefits

• Learning and development programmes to accelerate your career.
• Performance tool for meaningful feedback and career growth.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering resources for you and your family.

Legal and Compliance Notice

This position requires a credit and criminal record check due to access to customer financial details. The qualifications identified herein are an inherent job requirement; therefore, a qualification verification check will be performed. By applying for this role and supplying the necessary details, you hereby grant permission for these checks to be conducted in a confidential manner for verification purposes.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please deem your application unsuccessful.