Fractional Accountant

Company Description

DCL Advisory is a boutique CFO and finance consulting firm supporting startups, SMEs, and NGOs across Africa with strategic financial leadership. We help organisations build strong financial foundations, improve reporting accuracy, and make better business decisions through our fractional CFO, controller, and accounting services.

Role Description

The Fractional Accountant will support DCL's portfolio clients with day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial records, reconciliations, and reports. The role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong accounting fundamentals, good systems knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple client accounts efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Accountant seeking flexible work arrangements while contributing to diverse, impact-driven organisations.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date books of accounts for assigned clients.
• Record all financial transactions (sales, expenses, payroll, bank entries, etc.) in the accounting system.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank, supplier, customer, and intercompany accounts.
• Process and track accounts payable and receivable accurately and on time.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly management reports, trial balances, and schedules for review by the Controller or CFO.
• Assist in budget tracking and variance analysis.
• Generate ad-hoc financial reports as needed.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure proper documentation and filing of financial records.

• Support compliance with tax and statutory obligations (PAYE, VAT, NHIF, NSSF, WHT, etc.).

• Assist with audit preparation and respond to queries in coordination with client teams.

Collaboration

• Work closely with DCL's Fractional Controllers and CFOs to ensure high-quality client deliverables.
• Communicate proactively with client finance and operations teams to resolve issues.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and adoption of best practices across clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• CPA (Kenya) or ACCA qualification (or in progress)

• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience, ideally across multiple clients or sectors

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Xero, or similar)

• Solid understanding of IFRS and Kenyan tax regulations

• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail

Preferred Attributes

• Highly organised and able to manage multiple client accounts simultaneously

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Self-motivated with a commitment to accuracy and meeting deadlines

• Eager to learn and grow within a consulting environment

What We Offer

• Flexible remote working arrangements

• Exposure to multiple industries and modern finance tools

• The opportunity to learn from experienced CFOs and Controllers

• Competitive hourly or retainer-based compensation