Technical Accounting Specialist
DIGI Outsource is seeking a Technical Accounting Specialist to take ownership of the Group’s accounting policies and provide IFRS technical guidance. The role ensures accurate, compliant, and consistent financial reporting across the organisation by developing accounting manuals and providing expert advice on complex accounting matters.
The specialist will act as a subject matter expert, supporting business units with technical accounting treatments and ensuring the Group’s consolidated financial results remain compliant with IFRS. This position involves monitoring new accounting standards, managing audit relationships, and providing training to finance teams to ensure consistent policy application.
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the Group Accounting Policy Manual.
- Establish clear, practical accounting guidance for business units.
- Ensure alignment between policy, IFRS requirements, and business application.
- Drive consistent application of accounting policies across all entities.
- Act as the subject matter expert on IFRS and complex accounting matters.
- Prepare technical accounting papers and position memos.
- Support business units in applying appropriate accounting treatments.
- Ensure the Group’s consolidated financial results are technically compliant with IFRS.
- Review financial statements and disclosures for technical accuracy.
- Support the preparation of annual and interim financial reports.
- Identify and mitigate technical accounting risks.
- Monitor new and amended accounting standards and assess their impact on the Group.
- Translate IFRS updates into actionable internal guidance.
- Assist with training finance teams on new requirements.
- Support engagement with external auditors on technical accounting matters.
- Provide robust technical documentation and analysis.
- Contribute to reducing audit findings and technical reporting risks.
- Strengthen governance and internal controls over financial reporting.
- Partner with operational finance, tax, treasury, and legal teams.
- Provide clear, practical guidance on complex transactions.
- Conduct workshops and training sessions on accounting policies.
- Develop quick-reference guides and FAQs for policy users.
- CA(SA) or equivalent accounting qualification (required)
- 5-7 years experience in technical accounting or policy writing (required)
- Strong understanding of IFRS and regulatory frameworks (required)
- Experience in drafting accounting manuals or technical memos (required)
- Experience working with external auditors and managing audit processes (required)
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity (required)
- Excellent technical writing and presentation skills (required)
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills (required)
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities (required)
- Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams (required)
- Expertise in managing multiple projects simultaneously (required)
- In-depth knowledge of sports betting markets (nice-to-have)
- Previous experience in the online gaming or casino industry (nice-to-have)
- Familiarity with gambling regulations and compliance requirements (nice-to-have)
- Experience in developing and executing customer retention strategies (nice-to-have)
- Familiarity with SOX Compliance or compliance within a listed environment (nice-to-have)
- Hands-on experience with business and financial software (preferred)
- Proficiency in MS Dynamics Business Central, FloQast, IBM Planning Analytics (TM1/Cognos) and Workiva (nice-to-have)
- Learning and development programmes
- Performance feedback tools
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Group Life Cover
- Funeral Fund Benefit
- Income Continuation Benefit
- Medical Aid Subsidy
- Retirement Annuity Subsidy
DigiOutsource is a global iGaming technology and services company and part of Super Group (SGHC), the holding company behind the Betway and Spin brands. Headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, with offices in London and Portugal, it provides software development, digital marketing, business intelligence, design and communications services that power leading online gaming brands. The company employs around 1,200 people across multiple continents. DigiOutsource was formed from the merger of the ForwardSlash and SpeakUp Communications businesses and operates as a key technology hub within Super Group.