Outrival HR Solutions Project Accountant (Construction) Jobs in Kenya

Outrival HR Solutions Project Accountant (Construction) Jobs in Kenya



The specific responsibilities of the Accountant will include:

  • Ensure that the accounting system for construction runs properly in order to process financial information that generate accurate reports. - Maintain the integrity of Ministry construction accounting / finance ERP.

  • Ensure full implementation of the construction SOPs relating to accounting and ensure that they are routinely updated for relevance as per the ministry goals and relevant accounting standards

  • Enters or directs the entry and maintenance of accounting records including the labour cost, material costs and other related expenditure in the construction department.

  • Effectively work with the ministry operation senior accounting to harmonize inter departmental transaction eg accounting for payment done by KSF operations for construction works

  • Ensure proper management of the Ministry chart of accounts

  • In liaison with the procurement ensure that the suppliers, Debtors and other relevant stakeholders are properly managed and maintained in the system in an accurate and verifiable manner

  • Ensure that all projects are properly accounted for and that effective cost control measures have been instituted – give periodic project cost report per item line ie material cost report, Labour cost report etc on regular /on demand basis

  • Ensure proper accounting of the Work in progress, unused materials (Store management) stock levels especially for fuel.etc

  • Ensure proper accounting and management of the site asset in liaison with the procurement Manager

  • Account for inter- site transfer of construction materials

  • Participate in consultation with the HR in the preparation and Management construction workers payments

  • Ensure that all
    applicable statutory deduction all submitted to relevant authorities within the set timelines including but not limited to NHIF, WHT for contractual consultants etc

  • Ensure that internal and external financial reports are prepared and disseminated within deadlines and actively participate in accomplishment of the external audit exercise

  • Ensure thorough understanding of all the other ministry accounting operation so as to act as a reliever of the other senior accountant

  • In charge of the accounting for quarry works in terms of labour cost, deliveries, delivery costs.

  • Lead, direct, mentor/coach, appraise and supervise the other finance and accounts staff.

  • Perform any other duties that may from time to time be assigned by the Management in the line of duty

    Job Requirements

  • Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent

  • CPA (K)

  • 5 years' experience and above, 2 of which must be in a busy Construction Site.

  • Good Moral Standing with Christian values

  • Self driven and result oriented

  • Financial reporting skills in Construction Industry is a MUST

  • Good inter-relationship skills

  • People Management Skills

    How to Apply

    Interested and fit the above requirements, urgently send your CV to recruitment@outrivalhr.com

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