Job Description
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.
