Senior Accountant (Aviation)

About the role

A long-established provider of air transport services to the humanitarian, relief, resource and tourism sectors across the continent is looking for a Senior Accountant in Nairobi, Kenya. The role oversees day-to-day accounting, manages cash flow, prepares management reports, ensures compliance with financial regulations and provides financial insight to improve business performance.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting, including accounts receivable, accounts payable and general ledger entries.
• Prepare, issue and track invoices for safari, humanitarian and maintenance clients, ensuring accurate and timely collection.
• Maintain and reconcile inventory and stock records, working with maintenance and operations teams on aircraft parts and consumables.
• Assist in budget preparation, cost analysis and financial forecasting.
• Monitor and reconcile bank, supplier and client accounts.
• Ensure compliance with tax and statutory requirements such as VAT and PAYE.
• Support internal and external audits with proper documentation.
• Collaborate with other departments across charter, leasing and maintenance operations.
• Prepare cashflow reports and management reports on financial performance.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Proven experience in inventory management, invoicing and financial reconciliation.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication abilities.

The vacancy is advertised by Summit Recruitment & Search, a recruitment agency in Kenya. Applicants are contacted directly; those who do not hear back within two weeks are not shortlisted for this role.