APDK is hiring an Internal Auditor skilled in financial auditing, internal controls, risk assessment, and compliance reporting.
Reports
to: Board of Directors
About the Role
The Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK), a leading organization committed to the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities, is seeking to recruit a highly analytical finance professional who thrives on integrity, risk mitigation, and strategic oversight.
Reporting
directly to the Board of Directors, the individual will play a pivotal role in
safeguarding the organization’s assets, reputation, and operational efficiency,
while providing critical, independent guidance on financial accuracy, robust
internal controls, and regulatory and donor compliance.
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
- Uncompromising ethical standards, objectivity, and confidentiality
that can 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.
APDK is an equal
opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates with disabilities to
apply.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
