ZA Accountant

Sporty Group

Partnered with some of the World’s greatest Champions including Real Madrid FC, Michael Essien and Eder Militao, we’re on the lookout for some Champions of our own to be a part of the 'Top Ranked Fastest Growing and Most Successful Online Gaming Brand in the World'. Home to SportyBet, SportyTV, Sporty.com and the newly launched SportyFM, we continue to lead with innovation and exclusive sports content.

Sporty is expanding and we're building the world's go to platform for everyday entertainment.

About the role

As an Accountant at Sporty, you will be an integral part of an expanding Finance team in a new market. You will collaborate closely and operationally with multiple internal and external stakeholders.  Located in our newly established offices in Century City, Cape Town

• Perform daily, detailed reconciliations of high volumes of data. Identify and resolve all differences promptly through engaging with Payment Service Providers, Operations and Fraud teams
• Process invoices, ensuring on time approval and payment. Resolve any queries with vendors to ensure a smooth and efficient procure to pay cycle
• Deliver well maintained, accurate accounting records through daily bookkeeping activities
• Perform key financial controls, constantly reviewing and refining these to ensure they operate at optimal level
• Provide ongoing and ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support data based decision making
• Execute key financial reviews and controls to maintain data integrity and accuracy
• Detailed involvement in all audits, working directly with auditors, tax and gaming authorities
• Calculate and coordinate tax submissions to SARS and gambling boards

• A self starter who works hard, makes decisions quickly and operates with urgency. Type A personality who thrives in a fast paced environment
• Prefers a flat organisational structure, to engage with all levels of employees, and collaborate with a variety of different company functions
• To be successful in this role, you’ll need at least 3 years experience as an Accountant or Bookkeeper, with at least 1 of those years being in the betting or fintech industries
• A relevant accounting qualification is required. You should have working knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures and be proficient in using accounting software
• Exceptional Excel skills are a must
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities are also critical

What’s In It For You

Brand new office in Century City, Cape Town

A competitive salary + individual performance based bonuses every quarter

20 days annual leave + public holidays

⏰ Hybrid role

South African employment contract

Referral bonuses & flash bonuses

Top of the line equipment

Annual company retreats to provide great internal networking opportunities

Personalised Support

We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Your Move

If you're excited about this role, even if you don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. We understand candidates may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all requirements, however your unique perspective is what helps us innovate and grow together.

If you're interested, we encourage you to apply! Every application is reviewed by a member of our team (AI is not used in our recruitment process), and we aim to respond within 48 hours.