Job Description:
A high-growth iGaming and Sports Betting operator is strengthening its finance team and is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of financial control, reporting quality, and finance operations across a multi-entity environment.
This role is ideal for a technically strong finance professional who enjoys building disciplined reporting routines, tightening controls, and ensuring the numbers are right — first time — in a fast-paced, regulated, high-transaction business.
The Opportunity
As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the integrity of the books and core finance processes: month-end close, reconciliations, statutory reporting support, and audit readiness. You will work closely with the Head of Finance (or Finance Director) and wider stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, strong governance, and clean, reliable financial data that supports decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
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Own month-end close processes, ensuring accurate cut-offs, journals, and timely completion
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Maintain balance sheet integrity through robust reconciliations and control reviews
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Produce management accounts and reporting packs with clear variance commentary and insights
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Manage general ledger governance, chart of accounts hygiene, and intercompany processes
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Support statutory reporting, tax submissions, and compliance requirements across entities
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Coordinate audit deliverables and ensure ongoing audit readiness of schedules and controls
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Oversee AP/AR processes (where applicable), improving efficiency and payment controls
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Improve finance processes through automation, better documentation, and tighter controls
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Partner with operational teams to resolve data issues, improve accuracy, and reduce rework
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Support budgeting/forecasting cycles with high-quality actuals, accruals, and analysis
Requirements
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Proven experience as a Financial Controller or in a strong finance operations / financial reporting role
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Solid technical accounting foundation (IFRS exposure beneficial) with strong reconciliation discipline
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Experience in high-volume transactional environments (iGaming, fintech, eCommerce, payments) advantageous
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Comfortable working across multiple entities and intercompany structures
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Professional accounting qualification advantageous (CA(SA), ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar)
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Strong Excel capability and experience with ERPs/accounting systems; automation mindset preferred
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Detail-focused, process-driven, and confident working to deadlines
Why This Role
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High-impact ownership of the numbers foundation in a fast-scaling operator
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Exposure to multi-entity complexity and regulated operating standards
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Opportunity to modernise controls, improve close cycles, and strengthen reporting quality
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Competitive compensation and performance incentives
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Cape Town-based role within a high-performance, growth-focused environment
If youre the kind of controller who takes pride in clean ledgers, strong controls, and getting finance running like a well-oiled machine, this role gives you a solid platform to make a visible impact.