Role Purpose
The Line Accountant will be responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate recording of transactions, and supporting strong financial governance across the organization's projects under Startup Lions Assets Kenya Ltd.
The accountant will maintain financial records, prepare reconciliations, support budgeting processes, and ensure full compliance with accounting standards, donor requirements, and Kenyan financial regulations.
This role is essential to supporting timely financial reporting, safeguarding organizational resources, and enabling effective decision-making within a fast-growing, multi-partner skilling initiative.
Position Title: Line Accountant
Reports To: Lead Accountant
Location: Startup Lions Campus, Lake Turkana
Contract: 1 year (full time)
Responsibilities
- Financial Recording & Transaction Management
- Record daily financial transactions in line with approved accounting standards.
- Process invoices, receipts, payment vouchers, and petty cash transactions.
- Ensure all transactions are supported by complete and accurate documentation.
- Maintain up-to-date ledgers and journals, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
- Banking & Reconciliation
- Prepare monthly bank, cash, and mobile money reconciliations.
- Track and reconcile advances and supplier accounts.
- Ensure timely follow-up and resolution of reconciliation variances.
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Support the preparation of departmental and project budgets.
- Track expenditure against budget lines and flag variances early.
- Provide cost analyses to guide procurement and operational decisions.
- Enforce financial controls to prevent overspending or misallocations.
- Payroll & Statutory Compliance
- Assist with payroll processing and ensure timely payment of salaries.
- Prepare and remit statutory deductions, including PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, and AHL.
- Maintain updated payroll files, staff benefits, and deduction schedules.
- Financial Reporting & Audit Support
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management.
- Support internal and external audits by providing complete and verifiable financial documentation.
- Ensure reports meet donor, partner, and regulatory requirements.
- Asset & Inventory Coordination
- Maintain updated asset registers and support periodic asset verification.
- Collaborate with procurement and store teams to track inventory movement and valuation.
- Systems & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to internal financial policies and donor financial requirements.
- Maintain a high level of accuracy, transparency, and integrity in financial processes.
- Use the Odoo ERP system for financial entries, reconciliation, and reporting (training can be provided).
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
- CPA Section 2/3 and above. CPA(K) will be an added advantage.
- At least 4 years of hands-on accounting experience with community development projects in rural Kenya, preferably in NGOs or donor-funded projects.
- Proven experience with reconciliations, reporting, and financial controls.
- Proficiency in accounting software; knowledge of Odoo ERP is an added advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
- High integrity and commitment to ethical financial practices.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili; knowledge of the Turkana language is an added advantage.
Our ICT Campus
Our ICT Campus is located at the shore of Lake Turkana in Central Turkana, East Africa. Accommodation includes a private bedroom with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities with volunteers and digital nomads.
The ICT Campus provides everything you need to live and work comfortably, including a cafeteria, eco-supermarket, outdoor gym, and opportunities for leisure activities. Despite the high temperatures, the campus offers a tranquil and inspiring environment with stunning views of Lake Turkana from every angle.
The ICT campus is a thriving community of motivated individuals, including students, trainers, volunteers, staff, management, and locals, who all work together to drive our mission. The sun rising over the la
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from qualified young professionals, including women and persons from marginalized communities.
Application Procedure
📌 Click "Apply now" button, and provide:
✔ Your structured PDF CV (with at least 2 references)
✔ A short Cover Letter or Motivational Statement (300-500 words)
📅 Deadline: 20 October 2026
NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
