Volunteer: Financial Management Review & Grant Readiness Assessment

Overview

This volunteer opportunity involves conducting a Financial Management Review for a nonprofit organization focused on supporting children and women in Kenya East Africa. The review aims to strengthen financial reporting practices and internal controls as the organization prepares for larger grant opportunities, expanded corporate partnerships, and future capital initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Review historical financial reports and reporting practices from Aplos
• Evaluate whether financial reports effectively support leadership, board oversight, grant applications, and major donor reporting
• Assess current financial procedures and internal controls, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Recommend practical financial management best practices suitable for an organization of this size and growth stage
• Identify opportunities to strengthen financial documentation, transparency, and accountability
• Provide a prioritized action plan with recommendations to implement during the transition to QuickBooks Online

This project is not an audit, tax preparation, or bookkeeping assignment but an objective assessment to provide practical recommendations for strengthening financial stewardship and organizational readiness.

Requirements

• Experience in nonprofit finance or accounting
• Familiarity with financial reporting and internal controls
• Knowledge of QuickBooks Online and Aplos financial systems
• Ability to provide clear, actionable recommendations

Preferred Skills

• Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Nonprofit Management
• QuickBooks

Compensation & Benefits

This is a volunteer position.

Location

Remote volunteer opportunity with coordination and communication as needed to support the project timeline.

Additional Information

The organization recently transitioned from Aplos to QuickBooks Online and seeks guidance during this important growth phase. The review will primarily be based on historical financial reports and documentation from Aplos, with recommendations to establish strong financial reporting and internal control practices moving forward.

The project is time-sensitive, with a significant grant proposal due September 1. Leadership support is secured for implementing recommendations, and a primary project lead will coordinate the engagement. The organization serves over 700 children daily with meals, educational support, care for 36 orphans, and assistance to vulnerable families in Kenya. The goal is to enhance financial stewardship, transparency, board oversight, and grant readiness for long-term organizational growth.