- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Source
- Workday
Description
Kick-start your career in the online gaming world and experience the very latest in technology and innovation.
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 International, 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 Assistant Accountant, you’ll play a key part in delivering a world‑class finance operational function , getting hands-on with gaming operational cost items. Your drive and ideas will help us move faster, improve smarter, and stay ahead of the game.
What you’ll do
You’ll take ownership of work that gives us our competitive edge, including:
Accounts Payable
- Ensure all supplier invoices are aligned with approved contracts and supporting documentation.
- Source, review, and capture supplier invoices received for payment in Business Central (BC).
- Prepare and submit payment requests and payment requisitions in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with invoice due dates.
- Obtain supplier statements regularly to facilitate accurate payments and ensure all monthly purchases are accounted for.
- Match vendor invoices to payments in BC on a weekly basis and resolve any discrepancies identified.
- Prepare monthly vendor reconciliations for review and approval, ensuring all reconciliations are signed off after review.
- Review and approve purchase orders raised by stakeholders across the business.
- Assist in updating Opex files, ensuring balances reconcile to Cognos.
- Prepare initial Opex commentary for review by the Financial Accountant.
Month-End Reporting
- Assist the Financial Accountant with Opex and Open Items commentary required for month-end reporting.
- Support the month-end process by rolling forward reporting files using Cognos data.
- Update prepayment and deposit schedules, ensuring all supporting comments and explanations are completed accurately.
Audit and Governance
- Ensure compliance with company financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Support internal and external audit requirements by providing accurate and timely information.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and compliant financial records.
- Assist with EFT sampling, invoice extraction, and the provision of supporting audit documentation.
Ad Hoc Duties
- Draft and maintain process documentation outlining how and why key monthly activities are performed to support business continuity.
- Ensure all financial records and documentation are appropriately archived.
- Perform additional ad hoc duties and projects as required from time to time.
Teamwork and Communication
- Collaborate effectively with all members of the finance team and broader business stakeholders.
- Communicate proactively with managers and team members to ensure key deliverables are achieved within agreed timelines.
- Escalate potential issues, risks, or delays promptly to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Maintain clear, professional, and effective communication at all levels, both internally and externally.
- Share relevant information and updates with team members to ensure alignment and awareness across the team.
- Manage stakeholder expectations effectively and communicate potential challenges in a timely and proactive manner.
- Participate in the bi-annual performance management process, including the setting and review of KPIs and objectives.
This list covers your core responsibilities – with plenty of room to stretch, explore and take on new challenges as we grow.
What you’ll bring
You’re someone who brings:
- 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
- Certificate or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 1-3 years accounting experience in a similar role
- Experience in performing reconciliations and preparing variance analysis commentary
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
- Demonstrates consistent behaviour aligned to the Organizational Performance & Culture
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
- Proficient on MS Office applications, especially Excel and Word
Desirable skills you’ve got up your sleeve
It would be great if you also have some the following 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, ensuring adherence to legal standards
- Experience in developing and executing customer retention strategies
- Experience in Microsoft Business Central
Our values are non-negotiables
Our culture is underpinned by core values that are linked to key behavioural competencies. Along with the below behavioural competencies, these are essential for all employees in order for you to embed in and drive our culture forward.
These competencies are:
- 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.
- Group Life Cover
- Funeral Fund Benefit
- Income Continuation Benefit
- Medical Aid Subsidy
- Retirement Annuity Subsidy
Ready to feel superclass?
At Super Group, your experience matters. We’re honest, fair, and focused on helping you succeed – and your work will have real impact from day one.
Game on!
*Please note we will apply relevance to our Talent Management and Talent Development Programme as part of our recruitment process.
*Shortlisted candidates may need to complete an assessment.
This position requires trust and honesty it has access to customers financial details - therefore a credit and criminal record check will be conducted. The qualifications identified herein are an inherent job requirement; therefore, a qualification verification check will be done. By applying for this role, and supplying the necessary details, you hereby grant us permission to apply for these checks. This will be done in a confidential manner, and solely for the purposes of verification.
Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please deem your application as unsuccessful.
The perfect place to work, play and grow!