The Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) is a national leader in disability inclusion, rehabilitation, and advocacy. Established in 1958, APDK has been instrumental in promoting dignity, independence, and equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in Kenya.
Role Description
The Project Accountant will oversee project financial management, statutory compliance, internal controls, and store/stock supervision for APDK in Mombasa.
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 – to be confirmed by at least two former employers.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their application, consisting of a cover letter and a detailed CV, clearly outlining their suitability for the position, to jobs@apdk.org before 1600hrs 5th August 2026. Please indicate "Internal Auditor" in the subject line of your email.
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