Finance Manager (SuperSportBet)

About the role

KingMakers is a proudly African company shaping the future of sports and iGaming entertainment across the continent. Since 2018, we've been building platforms, including BetKing and SuperSportBet, that bring millions of fans closer to the excitement of play through technology, integrity, and innovation. Operating across markets such as Nigeria and South Africa, we're part of a new generation of African businesses redefining what quality, trust, and entertainment look like in our industry. Our vision is clear: to be the home where Africa plays. At KingMakers, we move fast, stay curious, and hold ourselves to high standards of performance and accountability. We believe great products don't just entertain - they build connection, opportunity, and pride across the communities we serve. About the Role We are looking for a commercially minded Finance Manager to lead financial reporting, control, compliance, and business performance analysis for SuperSportBet . This role plays a critical part in ensuring financial accuracy, supporting strategic decision-making, driving process improvements, and maintaining strong financial governance across the business. The Finance Manager will partner closely with operational and commercial teams, providing insight into business performance, profitability, cash flow, and key financial metrics while leading a team responsible for accounting, reconciliations, and financial controls. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field. CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred. 5-8+ years of progressive finance experience, including management responsibilities. Strong experience in financial reporting, management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls. Experience managing tax compliance and statutory reporting. Proven people leadership experience. Advantages Experience within betting, gaming, fintech, payments, e-commerce, or a highly regulated environment. Experience working with large transaction volumes and complex reconciliations. Exposure to ERP systems and business intelligence/reporting tools. Multi-market experience (Ideally Africa) Skills & Competencies Strong commercial and financial acumen. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Ability to influence decision-making through data-driven insights. Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills. Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and automation. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Key Responsibilities Oversee the monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting. Review and approve complex journals, including revenue recognition, cost of sales, payroll, and other accounting adjustments. Manage the preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all control accounts are reconciled and outstanding items are resolved promptly. Prepare monthly management accounts, supporting schedules, and performance commentary. Support quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes. Financial Analysis & Business Partnering Analyse financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods. Conduct variance analysis across revenue, gross gaming revenue (GGR), net gaming revenue (NGR), marketing spend, operating costs, and profitability metrics. Provide meaningful financial insights and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making. Monitor key financial and operational performance indicators, identifying risks, trends, and opportunities. Evaluate business initiatives and assess their impact on financial performance. Financial Control & Compliance Maintain and strengthen internal controls, financial processes, and governance frameworks. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax legislation, and regulatory requirements. Manage and oversee VAT, Betting Tax, Income Tax, and other statutory submissions. Review payroll calculations and sign off payroll processing. Oversee payment operations reconciliations and ensure the integrity of payment service provider balances. Treasury & Cash Management Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity requirements. Review and approve payments in accordance with company policies and delegated authority limits. Monitor working capital and identify opportunities to improve cash management. Process Improvement & Systems Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. Drive automation and optimisation of financial systems, reporting, and reconciliations. Support finance transformation initiatives and cross-functional projects. Leadership & Stakeholder Management Lead, coach, and develop the local finance team. Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Build strong relati