Project Accountant

Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya

The Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK)is a national leader in disability inclusion, rehabilitation, and advocacy. For over 60 years, we’ve worked alongside persons with disabilities, caregivers, and communities to promote dignity, independence, and equal opportunity. Our work is grounded in rights, not charity — and driven by the belief that every person deserves access, respect, and voice.

Rate this employer
Average: 3 (1 vote)

https://apdk.org/

Project Accountant 

Role Summary

  • The Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK), a leading organization committed to the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities, seeks a highly motivated and experienced Accountant to oversee financial operations, internal controls, and compliance at our Rehab Clinic.
  • The job holder will be fully domiciled in Portreiz Rehabilitation Clinic, Mombasa. (S)he will be required to adhere to strict deadlines, manage project finances in strict accordance with APDK policies and donor regulations and remain pro active in all matters that pertain accounts in different projects. 

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

Apply now!

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 "Project Accountant ” in the subject line of your email.

Apply
Click on the APPLY button to send your application documents:
  • Your application will be sent to the employer immediately (Allowed formats: .doc .pdf .txt .docx)
  • A confirmation email will be sent to you few minutes afterwards
  • You can request any documents archived from our website (ex: a job description, a CV, a cover letter...)
Please bear in mind that you should never be requested to pay to get interviews, or to pass extra certifications etc...