Summary: Financial Accountant – Air Ticketing role in Nairobi, managing end-to-end accounting for a travel and tourism company, including air ticketing transactions, payroll, and tax compliance. Requires a Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with CPA(K) and ICPAK membership, plus 5+ years’ accounting experience, preferably in the travel industry. Full-time, on-site role. Apply by 26th August 2026.
Our client, a well-established company in the travel and tourism industry, is looking to hire an experienced Financial Accountant to manage the company’s end-to-end accounting function.
The
ideal candidate should have strong accounting experience, preferably within
the travel industry, with exposure to air ticketing, bookkeeping,
reconciliations, payroll, taxation, statutory compliance, and financial
reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end accounting function and maintain accurate
books of accounts.
- Handle daily accounting transactions, including data entry,
invoicing, receipts, payments, and expenses.
- Manage accounting activities related to air ticketing and
travel transactions.
- Perform bank, supplier, customer, and other account reconciliations.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Prepare and process monthly payroll.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Prepare and present management accounts and financial reports.
- Prepare cash-flow reports, budgets, and other financial schedules.
- Ensure timely filing and payment of taxes and statutory
obligations, including PAYE, VAT, withholding tax, and other
applicable taxes.
- Maintain proper records for tax and audit purposes.
- Support internal and external audits by providing relevant financial
documentation.
- Monitor financial transactions and ensure compliance with accounting
policies and procedures.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records and
reconciliations.
- Provide financial information and insights to support management
decision-making.
Qualifications &
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a
related field.
- CPA(K) qualification is required.
- ICPAK membership is required.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting.
- Experience in the travel and tourism industry will
be an added advantage.
- Exposure to air ticketing and travel-related accounting is
highly desirable.
- Strong experience in end-to-end accounting, bookkeeping, payroll,
reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Good knowledge of Kenyan tax and statutory requirements.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good communication and reporting skills.
- Ability to prepare and confidently present financial reports.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Male candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
If
you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and
experience, please
send
your CV only quoting the job title in the email subject (Financial
Accountant – Air Ticketing) to: jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 26th August 2026
NB:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any
communication from
us within two weeks of your application, kindly consider your application
unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and thank you for
applying
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