Job Description

Company Description

We are a fast-growing, licensed online gambling operator looking for an experienced Finance Manager to provide seamless maternity cover for our Cape Town finance team. This is a hands-on role that requires someone who can hit the ground running in a high-volume, highly regulated environment.

Prepare and manage daily cash-flow forecasts and 7-30 day rolling projections Oversee daily withdrawal processing, risk-based reviews, and payment authorisations Manage employee leave, timesheets, and monthly payroll Review and authorise creditor reconciliations and payment runs Produce and distribute daily operational stats, KPIs, and finance reports Handle all banking approvals and treasury-related tasks Process foreign currency payments (multi-currency exposure - mainly USD, EUR, GBP) Manage affiliate commission calculations, reconciliations, and payments Oversee contract management (suppliers, affiliates, payment providers) Prepare monthly management accounts (full P&L, balance sheet, variance analysis) Provide weekly cash-position updates and ad-hoc reporting to shareholders and group HQ Maintain and update financial policies and ensure compliance with gambling regulations and internal controls

Qualifications

Qualified CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA or equivalent (non-negotiable) Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience, ideally with online gambling, betting, forex, fintech or high-transaction e-commerce Proven experience in treasury, cash-flow management and foreign payments Strong Excel skills and experience with Xero, Sage, NetSuite or similar mid-market ERP Familiarity with South African payroll, VAT and gambling levy requirements Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure in a fast-paced environment Available to start 1 February 2026 (or earlier for handover) Existing right to work in South Africa (no sponsorship available for this temp role)

Additional Information

Market-related daily/contract rate (paid via payroll, PAYE & UIF deducted) Opportunity to work in one of the most exciting and fast-moving industries

If you thrive in a dynamic, regulated environment and are immediately available or available from early February, click to apply.


Strictly no recruitment agencies. Applications close 20 January 2026.