Financial Accountant at Betway Africa

• As a Financial Accountant, you will report into the Financial Controller and will be responsible for the accounting and reporting function of entities within the Local Silo in the Finance department. The successful candidate will be required to be highly numerate, well organised; deadline driven and have the ability to improve processes. Attention to detail and accuracy is non-negotiable.

What you’ll be doing

Monthly management reports   

• Posting of invoices, accruals and prepayments  
• Prepare the expense analysis, marketing analysis, prepayments and accruals & foreign exchange schedules  
• Analysis of expenses ensuring all expenses have been categorized and allocated correctly  
• Prepare internal (intercompany & intergroup) billing, including invoicing & reconciliations  
• Matching of open items on a weekly basis  
• Run FX in Navision & prepare FX reconciliations  
• Proactively resolve any queries raised  
• Preparation of monthly income statement and balance sheet reconciliations   
• Preparation of all fixed asset recons & review the fixed asset register ensuring that assets are captured and depreciated in line with fixed asset policies, scrapping old assets and revisiting estimated useful lives.  
• Run depreciation & amortisation  
• Capitalization of internally generated intangible assets 

Reporting 

• Prepare monthly consulting, legal & audit fee schedules  
• Prepare marketing analysis  
• Prepare necessary commentary for month end and quarter end reporting and Flux Analysis for both Income statement and Balance sheet  
• Prepare monthly Income statement files, including commentaries per expense type and brand.  
• Assist with the procurement section of BBBEE reporting  
• Prepare and sign off on all reconciliations  
• Prepare and sign off on all SOX control evidence, reconciliations, and templates 

Operations  

• Reconciliation and posting of Corporate Card expenditure  
• Ensure accurate capturing and posting of all VAT entries  
• Ensure all contractual relationships up to date 

Treasury & Cashflow   

• Prepare all intercompany & inter-group accounts payment packs and ensure balances confirmed monthly ▪ Ensure all customers are collected & vendors settled  
• Prepare and comment on all aging reports & open items  
• Communicate cash requirements with Financial Controller  
• First review of all payment packs for local & foreign payments  
• First review of all payments on Electronic banking platforms 

Audits   

• Preparation and review of internal and external audit files  
• Consult with the statutory team to ensure all queries resolved timeously 

Team Leadership  

• Co-ordinate functions in the team to ensure that all team members are working effectively and able to deliver reporting on time  
• Ensure best business practice is embedded across all processes and functions  
• Ensure team key deliverables are met on time and accurately.  
• Provide guidance, mentoring and support to direct report to ensure the team is working efficiently and coherently  
• Manage all stakeholder expectations appropriately and communicate any potential problems
• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The job holder may be required to complete any other reasonable duties in order to achieve business objectives.

Essential skills you’ll bring to the table

The necessary skills that we require for this role include:

• B.Com Finance Degree or similar.  
• 2 -3 years accounting experience.  
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel  
• Demonstrates consistent behavior aligned to the organizational culture
• Microsoft Navision  
• IBM Cognos  
• Completed SAICA articles  
• SOX experience 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail and financially astute approach to work
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must be able to use initiative and be proactive.
• Accuracy and reliability with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to plan and execute tasks with a strong sense of accountability
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and effectively and efficiently prioritize tasks
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt well to change 

Deadline:30th August,2025