Head of Finance

A rapidly expanding iGaming and Sports Betting operator is seeking a commercially driven Head of Finance to lead financial strategy, governance, and operational finance across its growing African business. This is a high-impact executive leadership role, partnering directly with senior management to drive financial performance, strengthen regulatory compliance, and build scalable financial structures capable of supporting multi-market expansion.

This opportunity is ideal for a finance leader who combines technical excellence with commercial insight and is motivated by building robust financial infrastructure within a fast-paced, regulated digital environment.

The Opportunity

As Head of Finance, you will take ownership of the full finance function — from strategic planning and reporting to compliance, treasury, and audit leadership — ensuring financial operations remain accurate, transparent, and aligned with the organisations aggressive growth trajectory. Your insights will directly influence commercial decisions, profitability, and long-term sustainability.

Your Key Job Responsibilities as Head of Finance will include:

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead all finance functions including accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and financial operations
• Drive financial planning processes and provide strategic commercial analysis to support executive decision-making
• Partner with leadership to align financial strategy with business growth objectives

Reporting, Compliance & Governance

• Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with IFRS and South African statutory requirements
• Ensure full compliance with tax regulations, statutory obligations, and gaming regulatory requirements
• Implement and maintain robust internal control frameworks and financial governance structures

Operational Finance & Performance

• Oversee country-level finance teams to ensure consistent reporting standards and local regulatory compliance
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity planning to support operational scalability
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and profitability targets, providing actionable insights

Audit, Risk & External Engagement

• Lead internal and external audit processes and drive timely resolution of audit findings
• Serve as the primary liaison with auditors, financial institutions, regulators, and external advisors
• Maintain strong financial risk management practices across all operational markets

Leadership & Team Development

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance team based in Cape Town
• Establish performance standards, mentoring structures, and continuous capability development
• Present financial performance updates, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership and executives

Success Measures

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and statutory submissions
• Compliance with all tax, regulatory, and audit requirements
• Delivery against budget, profitability, and financial performance targets
• Strength and effectiveness of internal control frameworks
• Optimised cash flow and working capital management

Requirements for this Head of Finance role:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CA(SA) or equivalent professional qualification preferred
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership responsibility
• Experience within iGaming, fintech, payments, or other regulated industries is highly advantageous
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, South African tax legislation, and statutory regulatory frameworks
• Experience working with ERP systems and advanced financial reporting platforms

Core Competencies

• Strategic, commercially focused mindset with strong business partnering capability
• Proven leadership ability managing and scaling finance teams
• Advanced analytical, financial modelling, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, integrity, and governance discipline
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Ability to operate effectively in a high-growth, fast-moving environment

Why Join

This role offers the opportunity to shape the financial backbone of a high-growth iGaming business expanding across Africa. As a key member of the leadership team, you will influence strategic direction, strengthen governance structures, and build the financial architecture required to support sustained market expansion.

For a finance leader who wants to move beyond reporting into true strategic impact, this is an opportunity to operate at the intersection of growth, regulation, and executive decision-making.