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Lovisa

Financial Accountant - Occupancy (French speaking)

Place: Midrand, South Africa, ZA
Posted: Today

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Applies on careers.lovisa.com

The role

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 French speaking 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 manage leasing administration and property accounting for one of our regions, working closely with our Finance and Property teams globally. You will support our French-speaking markets, working with landlords and internal stakeholders in both French and English.

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:

Fluent French and English, both written and spoken, are essential

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:

Experience working within a French-speaking market or international environment

Completed articles

Experience working with auditors

Property, lease or landlord accounting exposure

Experience with LeaseEagle or other property management software

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.