Financial Accountant - Occupancy

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

The role

We are looking for an experienced Occupancy Financial Accountant to join our Finance team at our Support Centre in Johannesburg.

This role is entirely office-based in our offices in Midrand, Johannesburg.

You will take ownership of the accounting and lease administration for one of Lovisa’s regions, working closely with our Finance, Property, Leasing and Accounts Payable teams globally.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Manage leasing administration for Lovisa stores and support offices across your region
- Manage, approve and prepare rental payments and rent reviews
- Take ownership of month-end, including accruals, provisions, reconciliations and review of accounts to ensure accurate P&L and Balance Sheet reporting
- Ensure accurate recording and reporting of leases under AASB 16
- Manage the bank guarantee, cash deposit and fitout contribution processes for new stores and renewals
- Maintain accurate lease and store data within LeaseEagle, including expiry and renewal dates, incentives, base rent and outgoings
- Review and interpret lease agreements and related documentation to ensure compliance
- Reference check and reconcile store occupancy expenses
- Record and track lease dealings and maintain accurate lease reports and systems
- Generate regular reports to support our Leasing Executives globally
- Work closely with Finance, Property and Accounts Payable on lease, landlord and payment queries
- Liaise across departments to support a smooth store opening process
- Support the wider Lease Administration and Property teams and act as a central point of contact for lease-related matters
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve processes and efficiencies

About you
You are a strong accountant with a hands-on approach, excellent attention to detail and the confidence to work independently in a fast-paced international environment.

You will bring:

- A relevant Accounting/Finance Diploma and ideally a BCom/BAcc degree
- 3–5+ years’ accounting experience
- Strong hands-on experience with month-end reporting
- A solid understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet, accruals and reconciliations
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using accounting systems
- Strong English communication skills
- The ability to understand contracts and financial obligations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy
- An inquisitive mindset, asking the right questions and looking for solutions
- A sense of urgency and the ability to manage competing priorities
- A collaborative approach and willingness to support and mentor others

Highly advantageous:

- Completed articles
- Experience working with auditors
- Property, lease or landlord accounting exposure
- Experience with LeaseEagle or other property management software
- Experience working across multiple countries or regional markets

Benefits

- Join a fast-growing global retail business
- Gain exposure to property accounting and lease administration across global markets
- Partner with stakeholders across multiple departments and regions
- Opportunity to develop your technical accounting and commercial property experience
- Be part of a collaborative, hands-on team where new ideas and continuous improvement are encouraged

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.