Careers at The Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK)

Key Responsibilities

Audit Planning & Execution:

• Develop, execute, and monitor comprehensive, risk based annual audit plans.

Financial & Compliance Reviews:

• Conduct systematic reviews of financial records, statements, and operational processes to ensure accuracy, standard compliance, and adherence to donor agreements and local laws.

Internal Controls Assessment:

• Evaluate the adequacy of existing internal controls, identifying inefficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
• Risk Management: Perform organizational risk assessments and assist in drafting practical risk mitigation strategies.

Reporting & Collaboration:

• Prepare detailed, objective audit reports for the Board of Directors and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure recommended actions are successfully implemented.
• Capacity Building: Support and train staff on internal control procedures, fraud awareness, and financial ethics to build a strong culture of compliance.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a business-related field.
• Fully qualified CPA(K) or ACCA and CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) in good standing.
• Over 5 years proven experience as an Internal Auditor, preferably in a setup handling complex donor funds, grants, or diverse regulatory frameworks.
• Strong mastery of financial software and audit technology tools.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex, technical financial findings to non-technical stakeholders

End Date 5th August 2026.

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Key Responsibilities

Program Coordination & Technical Supervision

• Coordinate and monitor all program activities at the Portreitz project site in consultation with the Regional Manager.
• Supervise all Project Technical Officers, including government-attached personnel posted to the branch.
• Oversee the development and execution of program deliverables, leading project planning, action plans, and activity-based budgeting.
• Employ resourcefulness in project design, monitoring, and implementation, proactively troubleshooting challenges and deploying creative solutions.
• Prepare and submit timely, high-quality program reports to donors, government partners, and the APDK National Programs Manager.
• Oversee the preparation of annual activity-based program budgets as well as monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Approve routine program payments as required, ensuring proper utilization and full accountability of donor funds in collaboration with the Regional Manager and Branch Accountant.
• Enforce strict adherence to project and reporting deadlines and donor compliance at all times.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with like-minded partners to guarantee smooth activity implementation and achievement of donor-funded results.
• Coordinate and liaise with private sector entities, government departments, and civil society organizations to explore strategic partnerships.
• Lead proposal writing and fundraising initiatives geared toward raising resources for the Coast Branch.
• Carry out any other duties as may be delegated by the Regional Manager or Programs Manager

Qualifications, Experience & Desired Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Disability Studies, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of program management experience in an NGO setting, preferably in rehabilitation, disability inclusion, or community development.
• Strong project planning, budgeting, and financial management skills.
• Proven grant management and proposal writing experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to supervise technical teams and government assignees.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

End Date 5th August 2026.

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Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive accounting records via ERP system
• Extract journals, post to the general ledger, and submit accurate trial balances and management accounts by the 5th of every month
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and weekly cash flow updates
• Lead the preparation of the project's annual budget and support departmental heads with budgetary controls.
• Ensure full statutory compliance, including accurate payroll processing and all statutory deductions
• Manage donor funds meticulously, ensuring reports strictly align with donor specifications
• Complete all annual audit schedules by January 15th of each year

Supervision & Internal Controls

• Supervise the Accounts Assistant, Cashiers, and Stores staff
• Conduct impromptu cash counts and check stock cards regularly
• Oversee daily and intact banking of all project collections
• Formally verify all received goods and sign Goods Received Notes (GRNs)
• Coordinate quarterly physical stock-taking, generate variance reports, and ensure optimal stock levels
• Maintain, tag, and insure all items on the project’s Fixed Assets Register, conducting physical verification annually
• Ensure data safety via daily backups and bi-weekly offsite safe deposits

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Business Administration, or a related field
• Fully qualified CPA (K) or equivalent professional accounting qualification
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a project, NGO, or healthcare setup.
• Demonstrated experience working with donor-funded projects and strict compliance frameworks

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Advanced hands-on experience with ERP Accounting software and MS Excel is mandatory
• Strong knowledge of stores management, stock-taking procedures, and variance reporting
• Proven ability to supervise and develop finance and stores support staff
• High level of integrity, strong analytical skills, and an uncompromising attitude toward meeting strict deadlines – this to be confirmed by at least two former employers

End Date 31st July 2026.