Financial Controller

2 weeks ago


Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Lovisa Pty Ltd Full time
Lovisa is fast-fashion Retail

Lovisa is global, and its growth is infectiously energetic

The role


We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to undertake the management of our Finance team based in our South Africa support centre.

This role will be accountable for developing high performing teams, delivering set KPI's and full ownership of compliance and regulatory reporting for the Africa region.


The Financial Controller - Africa will be responsible for:

  • Effective management of Finance team based in South Africa Support Centre, delivering on all set KPI's and group goals
  • Provide coaching and development for Team leaders across Banking, AP/AR, Occupancy and General Ledger functions
  • Oversight of the financial reporting for Africa

This includes:
- monthly financial reporting (Country P&Ls, Store related profit reporting - budgeting & forecasting - feeding into master forecast

  • Leading monthend and yearend close process for the Africa's region as well as supporting EMEA Region
  • Manage the preparation of annual Financial Statements, external audits, corporate tax returns and Monthly VAT compliance for the Africa region.
  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
  • Manage balance sheet reconciliations and sign off for the Africa region
  • Recruitment, training, mentoring and development of the team
  • Oversight of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial and Management Accounting functions as required
  • Advise and implement best practice methods to increase revenue and reduce costs
  • Driving process improvement
  • Involvement in adhoc projects as required

Contribution to the group

  • Member of Africa leadership team and global Finance leadership team
  • Contribute actively to the business strategic direction
  • Contribute positively and energetically to firm's culture, group meetings and company events
  • Provide an example for others to follow
  • Participate in projects to improve the operation of the division/company
  • A positive cando attitude at all times, whilst listening, challenging and directing
  • Coachable in all aspects, flexible and proactive in style

About you


To be successful for this role we are looking for someone with 10+ years of accounting and finance experience with a proven track record of delivering results.

Someone who is a leader and not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get the work done.

  • Experience in finance roles in medium to large organisations, preferably with listed company experience
  • Excellent financial modelling skills and experience
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
  • A capability and commitment to develop a winning operational team via effective leadership
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Hiring of appropriate team aligning to the cultural aspirations of the business.
  • Must have a data focus driving and developing appropriate K.P.I's
  • A capacity and desire to support peers in the wider team
  • The ability to absorb leading edge technology developments and execute in a manner that delivers lasting efficiency gain

Skills, knowledge and personal qualities required:

  • Strong leadership capability, able to lead a large team and effectively engage across a large global organisation


Excel
  • Advanced level
  • Strong financial & management accounting skills and experience
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge
  • Experience in Financial Software and dashboard tools (ie. Power BI) and delivery of business process efficiencies
  • Experience in providing quality insights to nonFinance team members to drive business performance
  • Retail Experience Desirable

Benefits

  • Generous employee discount off all Lovisa products
  • Birthday leave
  • Possibility to grow in the company
  • Work in international environment
  • 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._

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