Financial Accountant - Banking

Lovisa Pty Ltd; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic retail company in Midrand is seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Financial Accountant to support their EMEA Banking Finance Team. You will be responsible for month-end technical accounting, reconciliations, and issue resolution, working closely with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CA/CPA qualification, and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Join a supportive and diverse team committed to excellence in financial operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial accounting roles, preferably in banking or retail.
• Strong understanding of bank reconciliations and journal entries.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Support month-end close process for banking-related entries.
• Act as go-to support for technical queries in the team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical accounting proficiency

Strong Excel skills

Effective communication

Team leadership experience

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CA/CPA qualified (or in final stages)

Job description

Lovisa is fast-fashion Retail

Lovisa is global, and its growth is infectiously energetic

See us atcareers.lovisa.com

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.
• Supporting 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:
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Weekly missed banking reports
  • Cash variance reporting
  • Ensuring 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 ability to engage across departments.
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Demonstrate experience in process improvement or team mentoring.

Skills & Attributes:

• Proven ability to plan, organise and deliver results on time in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate 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.