Senior Financial Accountant (12-month maternity leave cover)

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this is a hands-on role supporting the financial reporting, compliance and governance of the Lovisa Group. You’ll work across a broad range of financial accounting activities, with exposure to group reporting, statutory compliance, external audit, tax, cash flow and month-end.

This is a great opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, partnering with a wider finance team and taking ownership of high-quality financial reporting.

About the Role:

• Support the preparation of Full Year and Half Year financial reporting for the ASX-listed parent company, including consolidations and note disclosures
• Assist with the preparation and lodgment of statutory financial statements and tax returns for group entities
• Prepare tax-effect accounting entries and supporting workpapers
• Support the external audit process at both group and local level, including audit documentation, sample preparation and follow-up queries
• Assist with forecasting and the day-to-day management of group cash flow and currency requirements
• Support the management of the Group’s insurance program
• Assist with company secretarial requirements for group subsidiary companies in conjunction with external advisers
• Support store licensing applications and ongoing compliance requirements
• Prepare month-end accounting for equity transactions, accruals and prepayments
• Assist with month-end reporting and review of financial results
• Prepare and/or review general ledger reconciliations
• Provide financial analysis and support across ad hoc projects as required

What We’re Looking For:

You’ll be a confident and commercially minded finance professional with strong technical accounting capability and excellent attention to detail.

You’ll ideally bring:

• CA or CPA qualification
• Strong financial accounting and analytical skills
• Experience with statutory and financial reporting
• Strong understanding of month-end processes and general ledger reconciliations
• Experience supporting external audits
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to analyse data and identify opportunities for process improvement
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support the wider Finance team
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Experience using finance systems, ideally including Oracle
• Retail accounting experience is desirable but not essential

Benefits

• Join a global business offering endless career opportunities.
• Supportive, diverse and inclusive team environment.
• Strong culture – we truly harness our 10+1 Culture Commitments.
• Paid Birthday Leave.
• Generous 50% discount on Lovisa products.
• Free gym membership.
• Attractive Referral Rewards Incentive Program.
• Modern HQ with a fully stocked kitchen on Glenferrie Road, close to everything you need on your doorstep.
• Personal Development & Succession Plans.

Why Lovisa

Lovisa is a global, fashion-forward jewellery brand that has been setting trends since launching in Australia in 2010. Today, we're proud to have over 1,100 stores across 50+ markets, with ambitious plans for continued global growth.

As an ASX-listed retailer, we're driven by innovation, collaboration and our people. Join a fast-paced global business where you'll have the opportunity to build your career, take on new challenges and grow with us as we continue to expand worldwide.

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.