ACCOUNTANT OFFICER AT MORNINGSTAR CERAMICS

About Company:

MorningStar Ceramics is a building materials company specializing in the sales, supply, and distribution of a wide range of construction products.

Benefits of working with us:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• A supportive and growth-driven work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Staff discounts on premium tiles, doors, and sanitary wares.
• Health and wellness benefits.

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to oversee and manage the company’s financial operations. This position plays a vital role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in a fast-paced, inventory-focused environment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in accounting within the trading or retail sector, with strong expertise in cost analysis, inventory accounting, and supplier/vendor reconciliation.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Track inventory movements and conduct regular stock reconciliations across warehouses and showrooms.

• Accurately record cost of goods sold (COGS), purchase orders, and landed costs.

• Support pricing reviews and margin analysis for products such as tiles, doors, and bathroom fittings.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Reconcile supplier accounts and manage payment timelines.

• Monitor customer receivables and follow up on overdue accounts.

• Post invoices, credit notes, and receipts accurately in the system.

Cash Flow & Banking Operations

• Manage daily banking transactions and reconcile bank statements.

• Prepare cash flow forecasts to support liquidity management.

• Collaborate with sales and procurement teams to optimize cash usage.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and monitor performance against forecasts.

• Provide variance analysis and contribute to cost control initiatives.

• Align financial planning with inventory management alongside procurement and warehouse teams.

Internal Controls & Process Improvements

• Strengthen internal controls, especially around inventory and sales.

• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy.

• Maintain thorough documentation and audit trails for all transactions.

Requirements:

• Familiarity with vendor negotiations, logistics costs, and warehousing operations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a trading or distribution company.
• Solid understanding of inventory accounting and retail/trading financial operations.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage 50 and Zoho).
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis tools.
• Excellent attention to detail, integrity, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to morningstarceramics.recruit@gmail.com with the position title as the subject of the email.