About this role
Line Accountant
Deadline: Oct 13, 2026
Startup Lions is the mother organisation and the entrepreneurship side of our digital empowering program, which also entails IT education
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
- Experience 4 years
- Location Turkana
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit
Responsibilities
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Financial Recording & Transaction Management
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Record daily financial transactions in line with approved accounting standards.
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Process invoices, receipts, payment vouchers, and petty cash transactions.
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Ensure all transactions are supported by complete and accurate documentation.
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Maintain up-to-date ledgers and journals, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
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Banking & Reconciliation
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Prepare monthly bank, cash, and mobile money reconciliations.
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Track and reconcile advances and supplier accounts.
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Ensure timely follow-up and resolution of reconciliation variances.
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Budgeting & Cost Control
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Support the preparation of departmental and project budgets.
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Track expenditure against budget lines and flag variances early.
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Provide cost analyses to guide procurement and operational decisions.
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Enforce financial controls to prevent overspending or misallocations.
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Payroll & Statutory Compliance
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Assist with payroll processing and ensure timely payment of salaries.
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Prepare and remit statutory deductions, including PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, and AHL.
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Maintain updated payroll files, staff benefits, and deduction schedules.
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Financial Reporting & Audit Support
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Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management.
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Support internal and external audits by providing complete and verifiable financial documentation.
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Ensure reports meet donor, partner, and regulatory requirements.
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Asset & Inventory Coordination
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Maintain updated asset registers and support periodic asset verification.
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Collaborate with procurement and store teams to track inventory movement and valuation.
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Systems & Compliance
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Ensure adherence to internal financial policies and donor financial requirements.
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Maintain a high level of accuracy, transparency, and integrity in financial processes.
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Use the Odoo ERP system for financial entries, reconciliation, and reporting (training can be provided).
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Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
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CPA Section 2/3 and above. CPA(K) will be an added advantage.
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At least 4 years of hands-on accounting experience with community development projects in rural Kenya, preferably in NGOs or donor-funded projects.
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Proven experience with reconciliations, reporting, and financial controls.
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Proficiency in accounting software; knowledge of Odoo ERP is an added advantage.
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