Hollywoodbets Hiring Now | Junior Financial Accountant Jobs Umhlanga Durban | Sports Betting Finance Accounting | KZN Finance Vacancy 2026
Hollywoodbets, one of South Africa’s most dynamic and fastest-growing sports betting and gaming brands — operating across Africa and the United Kingdom — is recruiting a Junior Financial Accountant at their Team Support Office in Umhlanga, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This on-site accounting role processes monthly journals, reviews general ledgers, prepares management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations, compiles VAT reconciliations, prepares audit schedules, and supports the Senior Financial Accountant — at one of South Africa’s most commercially exciting and culturally vibrant employers.
💼 Permanent | Hollywoodbets Umhlanga | Junior Financial Accountant | Closing 27 March 2026 — Apply Now.
Junior Financial Accountant Job Overview – Hollywoodbets
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Junior Financial Accountant |
| Job ID | 1420 |
| Company | Hollywoodbets |
| Department | Finance and Accounting |
| Industry | Sports Betting / Gaming / Financial Services |
| Job Type | Permanent — Full Time |
| Location | Team Support Office, Umhlanga, Durban, KZN |
| Work Model | On-site |
| Software | Pastel Evolution or similar — essential |
| Study | Studying towards relevant Degree/Diploma — required |
| Closing Date | 27 March 2026 |
| Application Status | ✅ Open – Apply Now |
About Hollywoodbets — Umhlanga Team Support Office
Hollywoodbets originated in Durban and has grown into one of Africa’s largest sports betting brands — with operations across South Africa, other African markets, and the United Kingdom. The Team Support Office in Umhlanga is the corporate headquarters function — home to finance, marketing, legal, HR, and technology teams that support the brand’s national and international operations. The Junior Financial Accountant works directly within this corporate finance team — gaining exposure to the full accounting function of a major, fast-growing, multi-jurisdiction FMCG-adjacent entertainment brand.
Purpose of the Role
The Junior Financial Accountant is responsible for processing monthly journals, reviewing general ledgers, preparing management accounts and reconciliations, compiling VAT workings, preparing audit schedules, and supporting the Senior Financial Accountant in fulfilling their duties — maintaining 100% compliance with COSACT, Tax Acts, IFRS/IFRS for SMEs, and all applicable financial regulations.
Key Responsibilities – Junior Financial Accountant
Financial Processing & Journal Management
- Capture and post monthly journals — processing all routine and non-routine transactions including depreciation, impairments, provisions, finance costs/income, lease straight-lining, management fees, and complex transactions
- Process goods in transit to the goods in transit liability account based on risk and rewards under applicable shipping terms — and reconcile to the goods in transit stock account
- Process monthly standing debit orders — rent, insurance, telephone, and subscriptions
- Process credit notes and accruals — testing estimation accuracy by reference to trends
General Ledger Review
- Review general ledgers — ensuring cashbook and creditors capturing are correctly allocated and VAT is correctly accounted for
- Review and approve all loan, creditor, facility, and instalment sales reconciliations to external statements
- Ensure correct capitalisation of assets vs expensing repairs/maintenance or items consumed within one month
Management Accounts
- Prepare monthly management accounts and relevant performance measures
- Ensure management accounts are prepared timeously for Senior Financial Accountant review
- Bind the final management accounts pack for Group Financial Manager review
- Assist the Senior Financial Accountant with Budget preparation and quarterly mini audits
Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations by communicated deadline
- Prepare short-term portion calculations and maintain reliable data sheets
- Prepare listings where orders are matched to delivery notes — following up on unfilled orders
VAT Compliance
- Review the VAT general ledger, prepare Output and Input Reasonableness schedules
- Prepare VAT Reconciliation for review by the Senior Financial Accountant
Audit Support
- Prepare all schedules required by External Auditors, Internal Auditors, and BEE Auditors
- Facilitate document requests from External, Internal, and BEE Auditors for substantive testing
Team Oversight
- Ensure cashbook clerks, creditors, and debtors meet their deadlines — providing sufficient time for general ledger review before management account preparation
- Ensure routine transactions are processed timeously by subordinates
Compliance & Quality
- 100% compliance with COSACT, Tax Acts, IFRS/IFRS for SMEs, and all related regulations
- Logical saving and backing up of all work — ensuring each year’s financial records can stand independently during audits or investigations
- Produce high-quality, formula-linked workbooks and financial models — substantiated by facts with no hardcoded numbers in formulas
- Prepare and quarterly update department process write-ups and system descriptions
Minimum Requirements – Junior Financial Accountant
- Microsoft Office — essential
- Pastel Evolution or similar accounting software — essential
- Studying towards a relevant Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Finance — required
Personal Attributes
- Takes ownership and delivers results despite challenges
- Proactive — goes beyond what is required to achieve goals
- Identifies and resolves issues by addressing root causes
- Consistently meets targets, deadlines, and quality standards
- Prioritises effectively and plans ahead
Why Join Hollywoodbets as Junior Financial Accountant?
- Sports Betting Finance — High-Growth, High-Exposure Environment — Hollywoodbets’ rapid expansion across Africa and the UK means the Junior Financial Accountant works in an environment where new markets, new products, and new financial structures emerge constantly — accelerating exposure to complex accounting scenarios rarely encountered in more stable industries
- Direct Route to Senior Financial Accountant — All work is reviewed by the Senior Financial Accountant and Group Financial Manager — providing structured mentorship and a clearly defined career ladder within Hollywoodbets’ finance team
- Multi-Jurisdiction Accounting Exposure — Hollywoodbets operates across South Africa, other African jurisdictions, and the UK — exposing the Junior Financial Accountant to multi-currency, multi-entity consolidation, and international tax considerations at a junior level
- Umhlanga Corporate Headquarters — Work at one of KwaZulu-Natal’s most prestigious corporate addresses — in the heart of Umhlanga Ridge, with excellent lifestyle, transport, and amenity access
- “No Numbers in Formulas” Standard — Hollywoodbets’ explicit requirement for formula-linked, audit-ready financial models with no hardcoded numbers reflects a finance team that genuinely invests in financial modelling best practice — building skills that are valued across corporate finance, CA(SA) training, and commercial accounting careers
Career Growth Path – Corporate Finance
- Junior Financial Accountant → Senior Financial Accountant
- Senior Financial Accountant → Group Financial Manager
- Group Financial Manager → Finance Director
- Finance Director → CFO
Frequently Asked Questions – Junior Financial Accountant Jobs Durban
What is COSACT and why does the Junior Financial Accountant need to comply with it? COSACT likely refers to the Companies Act (Act 71 of 2008) — the primary South African legislation governing company financial reporting, accounting records, and financial statement preparation requirements. Full compliance with the Companies Act ensures that Hollywoodbets’ financial records, financial statements, and accounting practices meet the legal standards required for a South African company of its size and complexity. The Junior Financial Accountant must understand the Act’s financial reporting requirements — including annual financial statements, accounting records retention, and related party disclosure obligations.
What is “lease straight-lining” and when is it applied? Lease straight-lining is an accounting adjustment required under IFRS 16 (and previously IAS 17) — where operating lease payments that escalate over the lease term are recognised as a straight-line expense rather than the actual payment in each period. For example, a lease with an annual 8% escalation clause must have its total lease cost spread evenly across the lease term. Hollywoodbets operates many betting branches and offices on operating leases — making straight-line lease adjustments a regular journal processing function for the Junior Financial Accountant.
What does “goods in transit” accounting involve? When Hollywoodbets orders goods from suppliers (equipment, technology, consumables) that are in transit between the supplier and their facilities, the accounting treatment depends on shipping terms — specifically when risk and rewards pass from seller to buyer (FOB Shipping Point vs FOB Destination). If risk passes at the point of shipment, goods in transit must be recognised as an asset (and the supplier liability raised) even before physical receipt. The Junior Financial Accountant processes and reconciles these goods in transit entries monthly — ensuring inventory records accurately reflect all owned stock.
What is the quarterly mini-audit that the Senior Financial Accountant conducts? The quarterly mini-audit is an internal review of selected balance sheet accounts, reconciliations, and process controls — conducted to identify potential errors, misstatements, or control weaknesses before the annual external audit. The Junior Financial Accountant assists in preparing schedules and documentation for this review — providing an early-career exposure to internal audit methodology and the year-end audit preparation process that is typically only available to more experienced accountants.
⚠️ Application Closing Date
Applications close 27 March 2026. If not contacted within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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