Recruitment Room Team

Intermediate Financial Reporting Analyst – DBN

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
6 months ago
Application deadline closed.
Deadline date:
Application deadline closed.

Job Description


We Want You:

Are you a detail-oriented financial professional with a passion for turning data into insights? We’re looking for an Intermediate Financial Reporting Analyst to join our team! In this role, you’ll ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data produced by our internally generated betting software, prepare and reconcile key financial reports, and identify discrepancies while resolving system-related issues to minimise financial risk. You’ll collaborate with both junior analysts and senior team members to deliver accurate reports, analyse financial variances, and contribute to process improvements, all while enhancing our financial reporting systems. With a solid understanding of financial reporting and data analysis principles, you’ll bring strong communication, teamwork skills, and a proactive approach to improving systems and processes. At BET Software, we value continuous growth, innovation, and impact. If this sounds like the next step in your career, apply now!

You Bring:

  • Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) are a plus.
  • 2-3 years of experience in financial reporting, reconciliation, or related roles, with a solid understanding of financial systems, reporting processes, and data analysis.
  • Proficient in Excel for financial analysis, with experience using pivot tables, complex formulas, and data analysis techniques.
  • Experience with SQL (T-SQL) and basic report writing using SSRS and SSMS, with the ability to create custom reports and analyse data discrepancies.
  • Experience with betting or gaming industry is preferred, including familiarity with betting software and its impact on financial data reporting.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies, suggest corrective actions, and improve processes.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify trends, escalate issues when necessary, and propose solutions to mitigate risks.

What You’ll Do:

  • Prepare and review monthly/quarterly betting tax reports, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to customers, and flagging discrepancies for resolution.
  • Assist in the reconciliation of Balancing The Account (BTA), Balancing The Cash (BTC), and Balance Recon Reports (BR) by investigating variances, working with relevant stakeholders to resolve discrepancies, and ensuring reports are delivered to customers on time.
  • Work on tax reconciliation (Tax 3 reports to Tax 2 financial reports) to identify and mitigate financial risk to the company and ensure that tax-related discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner.
  • Support the resolution of variances between internal financial reports (e.g., Tax 2) and Cube reporting by investigating discrepancies, collaborating with the team to make adjustments, and ensuring corrective actions are taken to prevent recurrence.
  • Assist in the review of client betting accounts to detect discrepancies caused by issues in the betting software and collaborate with the relevant teams to resolve them.
  • Collaborate with the Business Intelligence team to automate exception reporting for financial reports, helping streamline processes and improve the reporting cycle.
  • Help maintain and improve the financial reporting process, identifying areas for improvement in data accuracy and timeliness, and contributing to the design of new reporting procedures and tools.
  • Support Financial Reporting Analysts and Managers in the extraction and preparation of various ad-hoc reports as needed by management or customers.
  • Ensure timely preparation and delivery of regular reports, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting, and ensure consistency in report quality.
  • Work closely with the Software Development Engineers to flag software issues that lead to discrepancies and assist in testing fixes to ensure system stability.
  • Participate in internal audits or quality checks on reporting processes to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Living Our Spirit:

  • Actively drives a culture that encourages innovation and drives BI leaders to embrace change and become change agents.
  • Drives a culture of open communication and collaboration not only within the BI team but across the business.
  • Drives a service-driven culture whereby serving other Team Members and other teams becomes second nature within the BI Team.
  • Actively promotes authenticity and drives the spirit of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging within the team.

 

The Company We Keep:

At BET Software, we don’t just recruit talent, we cultivate it. Our learning and development programmes, our various opportunities for growth, and our well-deserved incentives are what keep our All-Star Team the best amongst the rest.

 
Please note that only candidates who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered.

If you have not been contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.