Accountant

Sculpt Design is a premium interior design studio focused on creating intentional, functional, and aesthetically refined spaces. The brand combines creativity, quality execution, thoughtful design and exceptional client experience to deliver beautiful spaces that are both practical and timeless.

Sculpt Design operates within a wider creative ecosystem that includes Nné Living, a luxury cushions and soft furnishings brand, the Creative Director's personal brand, and Nné Living Foundation, the impact arm focused on community support and empowerment.

The business is built around excellence, creativity, integrity, accountability, collaboration, client focus and an ownership mindset, with the goal of growing into a respected African lifestyle and interior design brand.

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organised Accountant to manage the day-to-day financial records and support the financial operations of Sculpt Design.

The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring income and expenses, preparing financial reports, tracking client payments, supporting project costing and ensuring that financial transactions are properly documented.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a growing creative business, have strong attention to detail and be able to provide management with clear financial information to support better business decisions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Records & Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate records of all company income and expenses.
• Record daily financial transactions.
• Maintain proper documentation for payments, receipts, invoices and expenses.
• Reconcile bank and cash transactions regularly.
• Ensure financial records are complete and up to date.

2. Accounts Receivable

• Prepare and issue invoices to clients where required.
• Track client payments and outstanding balances.
• Follow up on overdue payments in coordination with the relevant team.
• Maintain an up-to-date client payment tracker.
• Ensure payments received are properly recorded and allocated.

3. Accounts Payable

• Track company bills and approved expenses.
• Maintain a schedule of outstanding payments.
• Verify supporting documents before processing payments.
• Work with the Procurement Manager to ensure supplier invoices and payment records are properly documented.
• Flag upcoming financial obligations to management.

4. Project Financial Tracking

• Support the Projects and Design team with project budgets and cost tracking.
• Monitor project expenses against approved budgets.
• Track procurement and project-related spending.
• Highlight significant variances or unexpected costs.
• Support management in assessing project profitability.

5. Payroll Support

• Provide accurate payroll information to HR/management.
• Track approved deductions, allowances and other applicable payments.
• Ensure payroll information is properly documented and submitted on time.

6. Financial Reporting

Prepare simple monthly financial reports covering:

• Income
• Expenses
• Client receivables
• Supplier payables
• Cash position
• Project costs
• Budget variances
• Other relevant financial information

Reports should be presented in a clear format that management can easily understand.

7. Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Assist management with preparing budgets.
• Support cash-flow planning.
• Monitor actual spending against approved budgets.
• Highlight areas where costs may need to be controlled.
• Provide financial information required for business planning.

8. Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain proper financial documentation.
• Support compliance with applicable tax and statutory requirements.
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors or tax consultants where required.
• Keep financial records organised and accessible.

9. Internal Controls

• Ensure proper approval is obtained before payments are processed.
• Identify unusual or unsupported transactions.
• Maintain appropriate separation of financial responsibilities.
• Report financial discrepancies or concerns promptly.

10. Management Support

• Provide financial information requested by the CEO or Business Operations Manager.
• Support decision-making with accurate financial data.
• Identify opportunities for better cost management.
• Flag financial risks early.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree/HND in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 2 years relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and financial reporting.
• Good Excel/Google Sheets skills.
• Experience with accounting software is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organisational and analytical skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Professional, responsible and trustworthy.

Core Behavioural Expectation

Ownership Mindset: The Accountant is expected to identify financial issues early, raise concerns and, where possible, come with solutions rather than simply reporting problems.

Pay: ₦100,000.00 per month

Work Location: Hybrid remote in 105101 Lekki