JOB TITLE: Accountant
DEPARTMENT: Finance
REPORTS TO: Quarry Manager
LOCATION: Machakos County
JOB PURPOSE
To plan manage and control the financial operations of the quarry by ensuring accurate financial reporting effective cost control statutory compliance and sound financial decision-making to support sustainable quarry operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Financial Management & Reporting
Prepare and review monthly quarterly and annual financial statements.
Ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions in accordance with accounting standards.
Manage budgeting forecasting and cash flow planning.
Monitor production costs operating expenses and profitability per product line.
2. Cost Control & Analysis
Analyze quarry operational costs (drilling blasting crushing fuel maintenance).
Implement cost-control measures and variance analysis against budgets.
Provide financial insights to management for decision-making.
3. Cash Flow & Treasury Management
Manage daily cash flow and ensure availability of funds for operations.
Oversee receivables payables and credit control.
Monitor customer payments and ensure timely collections.
4. Compliance & Statutory Requirements
Ensure compliance with tax regulations (VAT PAYE withholding tax NSSF NHIF).
Coordinate audits and liaise with external auditors and regulators.
Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and company policies.
5. Procurement & Asset Control Support
Review procurement requests for budget compliance and cost effectiveness.
Monitor inventory valuation spares fuel and consumables.
Maintain fixed asset registers for quarry plant equipment and vehicles.
6. Team Leadership & Coordination
Supervise finance staff and ensure effective task allocation.
Support payroll processing overtime verification and salary payments.
Collaborate with sales production procurement and HR departments.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
1. Bachelors degree in Commerce Business Administration or Business Management (Accounting or Finanace)
2. Professional qualification (CPA ACCA) is mandatory.
3. Minimum 4 years experience preferably in quarry mining manufacturing or construction industry.
4. Strong knowledge of Kenyan tax and statutory requirements.