EMEA Banking Assistant Accountant – Cash Reconciliations

Lovisa Pty Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-fashion retail company is seeking a proactive Assistant Accountant to join their EMEA Banking Finance Team in Gauteng, South Africa. This role involves ensuring accurate daily banking activities, performing reconciliations, preparing reports, and collaborating with various teams for operational accuracy. Candidates should possess a relevant tertiary qualification and 1-3 years of experience in an accounting role, along with strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in an accounting or assistant accountant role.
• Strong understanding of general ledger, banking transactions, and reconciliations.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily banking reconciliations and investigate discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare weekly missed banking and cash variance reports.
• Support the month-end close process with timely submission of reconciliations.

Skills

Accounting principles

Excel proficiency (lookups, pivot, reconciliation)

Communication skills in English

Planning and organizational skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

A fast-fashion retail company is seeking a proactive Assistant Accountant to join their EMEA Banking Finance Team in Gauteng, South Africa. This role involves ensuring accurate daily banking activities, performing reconciliations, preparing reports, and collaborating with various teams for operational accuracy. Candidates should possess a relevant tertiary qualification and 1-3 years of experience in an accounting role, along with strong Excel skills and attention to detail.