Assistant Technical Accountant at Hollywoodbets

Job Description

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for an Assistant Technical Accountant. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking betting tax calculations (important to note that this is not SARS related), submissions and maintenance as well as provide support to the Junior Technical Accountant, Technical Accountant and Group Technical Manager with specific projects, reports and data extractions.

With Hollywoodbets You Will:

Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.

Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.

Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring:

• Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of Horse Racing and Sports Bookmaking.
• Minimum of 1 years’ Intermediate Microsoft Excel experience (Vlookups, Pivots).

A Bonus To Have:

• Studying towards or completed a Relevant Degree/Diploma.
• Pastel Evolution or Similar Accounting Software.

What You’ll Do For The Brand:

• Prepare weekly/monthly betting tax calculations.
• Ensure betting taxes are paid timeously and that relevant documentation is submitted to the Gambling Board.
• Under the supervision of the Technical and Junior Technical Accountants:
• Liaise with the Gambling Boards to resolve queries that pertain to betting tax submissions.
• Review and test all reports requested by the Gambling Board prior to submission.
• Test the Tax reports to ensure they comply with the correct tax report type and rates required by the Gambling Boards.
• Monthly reconciliation of betting tax control accounts in Pastel.
• Assist Junior Technical Accountant with:
• BTC reconciliation and reporting of variances.
• Investigate BTC variances and report timeously.
• Source Outstanding Tickets report and Bets brought forward report as required and ensuring that the data is accurate via sample testing.
• Test reports as it relates to internal tax 2 and betting taxes upon the introduction of new bet types, branches, etc.
• Review betting tax rates captured on the betting system for new branches.
• Identify and report of weaknesses in the betting software as it relates to betting taxes and in so far as able to in the preparation of betting tax calculations.
• Ensure that adequate records are maintained on the shared drive with regards to the betting tax calculations and submissions.
• Identify errors and liaise with Junior Technical Accountant to ensure timeous corrective action.
• Provide support during the audit in matters relating to the betting software.
• Source internal tax 2 reports.
• Support the Junior Technical Accountant, Technical Accountant and Group Technical Manager with specific projects, reports and data extractions.
• Assist with company projects from time to time as and when required by Junior Technical Accountant, Technical Accountant and Group Technical Manager.
• Frequent reconciliation of data submitted to the GBs to data on our database.

What You’ll Bring To The Team:

• Demonstrate strong sense of accountability.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Ability to solve problems effectively.
• Demonstrate strong people management skills.
• Must be able to plan effectively and efficiently in order to meet deadlines.