Accountant

About the role

A furniture business is looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to manage its financial records and day-to-day accounting activities. The role helps keep financial records accurate, monitors expenses and inventory costs, manages payments and collections, and provides financial reports to support the company's growth.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and accounting entries.
• Monitor daily sales, expenses, income and cash flow.
• Track the cost of furniture production, including raw materials, labour, transportation and other production expenses.
• Monitor inventory and reconcile stock records with financial records.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including supplier payments and customer balances.
• Prepare monthly and periodic financial reports for management.
• Prepare budgets and monitor actual expenses against approved budgets.
• Process payroll and maintain accurate employee payment records.
• Reconcile bank statements, cash records and other financial accounts.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of invoices, receipts, purchase orders and payment records.
• Assist with pricing and costing of furniture products to ensure profitability.
• Follow up on outstanding customer payments and receivables.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax and statutory requirements.
• Identify financial discrepancies and recommend actions to management.
• Support management in financial planning and decision-making.
• Work with Procurement, Sales, Operations and Production teams to ensure proper financial controls.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACCA or equivalent is an advantage.
• 2-4 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, furniture, retail or a related industry.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle financial information responsibly.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of bookkeeping and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills.
• Good understanding of inventory and product costing.