Accountant

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.    Bachelor’s 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.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & BEHAVIOR
Skills
•    Strong financial analysis and reporting skills.
•    Excellent leadership and communication skills.
•    High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
•    Proficiency in accounting systems and MS Excel.

Knowledge
•    Knowledge of quarry operations cost structures and financial controls.
•    Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes.