Financial Accountant - Banking

Lovisa; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A global retail brand is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join their EMEA Banking Finance Team. This pivotal role involves month-end accounting, reconciliations, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, be CA / CPA qualified, and have at least 3 years of experience in financial accounting, preferably within banking or retail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial accounting roles preferably in banking or retail sector.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review journal entries and support month-end close process.
• Act as go-to support for technical queries and roadblocks.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and present insights.

Skills

Proven ability to plan, organise and deliver results

Demonstrated team leadership experience

Flexible and adaptable

Clear, concise communication

Strong understanding of bank reconciliations and journal entries

Education

Bachelor’s degree with Accounting or Finance major

CA / CPA qualified (or in final stages)

Tools

SRP systems

Financial accounting software

Hyperion

Excel

Job description

Lovisa is fast‑fashion Retail

Lovisa is global and its growth is infectiously energetic

The role

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and technically proficient Financial Accountant to act as the Second‑In‑Command (2IC) within our EMEA Banking Finance Team. This role is integral in supporting the Senior Financial Accountant with technical reviews, reconciliations, issue resolution and reporting. You will work closely with both internal Finance stakeholders and cross‑functional teams such as Loss Prevention and Retail Operations. This role will evolve with the company’s pace of change; opportunities will be plentiful for the right candidate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Month‑End and Technical Accounting

• Review journal entries and supporting documentation prepared by team members.
• Support the month‑end close process ensuring accuracy and timeliness of banking‑related entries.
• Provide guidance on technical accounting issues and ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.

Reconciliations and Reporting

• Review and support completion of banking reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, weekly missed banking reports, and cash variance reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to Loss Prevention and Retail Operations teams.

Team Support and Issue Resolution

• Act as the go‑to support for technical queries and roadblocks in the team.
• Collaborate with the Senior Financial Accountant to improve processes and remove operational bottlenecks.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, promoting a culture of accuracy, ownership and accountability.

Meeting and Stakeholder Engagement

• Participate in weekly Loss Prevention and Banking team meetings.
• Present on cash variances and missed banking trends and contribute to action planning and feedback discussions with Retail Operations.
• Provide analytical insight into recurring issues and work towards sustainable resolutions.

To be successful in this role you will have :

• Bachelor’s degree with Accounting or Finance major.
• CA / CPA qualified (or in final stages).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial accounting roles preferably within the banking or retail sector.
• Strong understanding of bank reconciliations and journal entries.
• Excellent Excel and data analysis skills.
• Clear, concise communicator with the ability to engage across departments.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement or team mentoring.

Skills & Attributes :

• Proven ability to plan, organise and deliver results on time in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated team leadership experience.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Inclusive and supportive.
• A capacity and desire to support peers in the wider team.
• Friendly and approachable.

We believe in supporting diverse cultures and harnessing the unique knowledge and experience of our team. We celebrate our global presence by supporting our culturally diverse team around the world.

Key Skills

• SRP systems
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Accounting Software
• Hyperion
• Financial Report Writing
• GAAP
• General Ledger Accounting
• Accounting
• Regulatory Reporting
• Account Reconciliation
• SOX
• Financial Analysis

Employment Type: Full Time

Vacancy: 1