Assistant Accountant - Occupancy & Accounts Receivable

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

The role

As our Assistant Accountant – Occupancy & AR, you will support the leasing administration and financial management of Lovisa stores and support offices globally, with responsibility for an allocated region. You will work closely with our Finance, Leasing and Property teams to ensure accurate financial records, lease data and reporting.

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

Your responsibilities will include:

- Managing and preparing rental payments and rent reviews, including lease and occupancy-related payments.
- Supporting month-end, including accruals, provisions, reconciliations and account reviews to ensure accurate P&L and Balance Sheet reporting.
- Preparing monthly turnover workbooks and reporting to landlords, as well as internal and external sales certificates.
- Reviewing and reconciling store occupancy expenses and maintaining accurate financial records at period end.
- Managing and reviewing the deposit register, ensuring records reconcile between accounting and lease systems.
- Maintaining accurate lease and property data, including lease expiry and renewal dates, landlord incentives, base rent and outgoings.
- Supporting the bank guarantee, cash deposit and fit-out contribution processes for new and renewed leases.
- Reviewing lease-related documentation and assisting with lease administration and compliance.
- Supporting Franchise & AR, including stock invoicing and billing, payment allocation, receipting and bank/receivables reconciliations.
- Working closely with Finance, Leasing and Property teams to resolve lease and property queries and support smooth store openings.
- Maintaining lease information within Lease Eagle/ProLease and ensuring data remains accurate and up to date.
- Identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve processes and efficiency within the department.

About you
You are an inquisitive and solutions-focused accountant who enjoys understanding the why behind the numbers. You bring a sense of urgency, ask the right questions and are always willing to support the wider team.

You will ideally have:

- 1–3 years’ accounting experience, ideally with exposure to Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable.
- A Higher Certificate in Accounting/Finance or similar as a minimum, ideally working towards a Diploma, holding a BCom or having served your articles.
- Strong understanding of general ledger, banking transactions and reconciliations.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables and reconciliation tools.
- Experience using an accounting software or ERP system
- Advanced written and spoken English.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to deadlines.
- A proactive and inquisitive approach, with the confidence to ask questions and come forward with solutions.
- A collaborative attitude and willingness to help and support the team.
- Retail, property/lease accounting, articles and/or international market exposure would be advantageous.

Benefits

- Work within a fast-paced, global retail business.
- Gain exposure to accounting across multiple international markets.
- Work closely with experienced Finance, Property and Leasing teams.
- Develop your experience across Occupancy, AP and AR.
- Join a collaborative team where new ideas and process improvements 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.