Lovisa is fast-fashion Retail
Lovisa is global, and its growth is infectiously energetic
See us at careers.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.