Job Description
Step into the numbers that power the game.
A cutting-edge iGaming company is looking for a detail-driven, solutions-focused Senior Accountant to take the lead in managing core financial functions and supporting strategic finance operations. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love diving into numbers, and want to be part of a growing, tech-forward business — this is your moment.
As Senior Accountant, you’ll be the right hand to the CFO and a key player in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and innovation in finance processes. Your role will go beyond the basics – you’ll play a part in shaping how finance adds value across the business.
Your key job responsibilities as the Senior Accountant in Johannesburg, South Africa will include:
- Preparing and managing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports – including balance sheets, P&L, consolidations, and management accounts.
- Performing monthly reconciliations and ensuring accuracy in GL maintenance.
- Assisting with payroll processes and ensuring compliance with all relevant tax regulations.
- Managing SARS submissions and registrations – including VAT, PAYE, UIF, and provisional tax.
- Supporting audit readiness and coordinating audit preparation.
- Driving finance control projects, helping to enhance internal controls, financial systems, and processes.
- Keeping up to date with the latest financial legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Preparing timely and insightful reports for management and board-level review
- Jumping in on other finance-related tasks as needed — flexibility and initiative are key!
Requirements for this Senior Accountant job in Johannesburg, South Africa:
- CA(SA) qualification strongly preferred.
- Minimum 5+ years’ post-article experience in a similar role.
- Proficient in SAGE accounting software.
- Solid working knowledge of SARS processes (VAT, PAYE, UIF submissions and registrations).
- Experience with payroll and CIPC submissions (bonus!).
- Sharp analytical mindset with a love for accuracy and compliance.
- Ability to communicate clearly, work independently, and collaborate with a wider team.
Ready to level up your finance game in the world of iGaming? We’re looking for someone who isn’t just great with numbers but also passionate about pushing boundaries and solving problems. If that’s you – we’d love to hear from you!
Type: Full-time
About
Initiate International
Initiate International is a team of specialist recruitment consultants who share a passion for recruitment. We ascribe to a more modern approach to recruitment where we, our clients and candidates form one team. It's through working as a team that we are able to identify a perfect match for both clients and candidates.
Exceptional service and quality delivery lie at the heart of the company, we therefore believe in taking a personalised approach to recruitment by striving to understand not only the requirements of our Clients but the nature and corporate culture of their business. In doing so we are not only able to identify the perfect match for your employment needs but are able to provide an employee who will make an immediate impact and begin to add value to your company from day one.