Senior Accountant

Role Overview

The role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and sound financial control within a complex lottery environment. Sizekhaya is a lottery operator based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• Professional qualification: SAIPA, CFA, CTP, CIMA, or ACCA
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a highly regulated environment
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with accounting systems (SAGE or similar)

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately recognise and track revenue across lottery products
• Prepare and analyse financial statements and monthly management reports
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax legislation, and National Lottery Commission regulations
• Monitor and control business assets and capital expenditure
• Identify and mitigate financial risks
• Coordinate internal and external audits

Working Conditions

• Fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Requires strong time management and prioritisation skills

Benefits

• Opportunity for career growth

Salary

Competitive and market‑related (experience dependent)

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