Fractional Controller

About DCL Advisory

DCL Advisory is a boutique CFO and finance consulting firm supporting startups, SMEs, and NGOs across Africa with strategic financial leadership. We help organizations strengthen their financial systems, improve decision-making, and achieve sustainable growth through fractional CFO and controller services.

Role Overview

The Fractional Controller will support DCL's portfolio clients by overseeing financial reporting, accounting operations, and compliance processes. The role requires a hands-on professional with strong technical accounting skills, experience in financial systems, and the ability to work across multiple clients in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

This position is ideal for a finance professional seeking flexible, project-based work with meaningful impact across diverse industries.

Key Responsibilities

Client Support & Financial Operations

• Oversee day-to-day accounting processes for assigned clients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all financial transactions.
• Supervise bookkeeping, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Ensure proper application of accounting standards (IFRS or local GAAP) and maintain internal control discipline across clients.
• Review and prepare financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Support client teams in implementing or optimizing accounting systems (e.g., Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Xero).

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Deliver monthly management reports and variance analyses in line with client reporting calendars.
• Provide insights on financial performance, risks, and opportunities to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for external audits and tax filings.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Evaluate and improve internal controls, ensuring compliance with regulatory and donor requirements (where applicable).
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and documentation for new clients or systems.

Collaboration & Capacity Building

• Work closely with DCL's CFOs and Analysts to ensure high-quality client deliverables.
• Coach client finance teams to strengthen financial processes and reporting quality.
• Participate in internal knowledge-sharing sessions and contribute to DCL's continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA (Kenya) or ACCA qualification required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, preferably across multiple industries.
• Experience in a consulting, audit, or multi-entity environment is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and practical understanding of financial systems and reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines independently.

Preferred Attributes

• Self-starter with a problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a remote and collaborative consulting environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence and client service.

What We Offer

• Flexible work schedule and remote engagement structure.
• Exposure to diverse sectors and business models.
• Collaborative culture with opportunities for growth into full-time or expanded fractional roles.

If this sounds like you, send your CV, cover letter and up to date references to