Senior Accountant Aviation Job – Nairobi | Summit Recruitment Hiring

Summit Recruitment and Search is seeking a qualified Senior Accountant for a client operating in the specialized Aviation sector in Nairobi. This essential finance job in Kenya requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and proven experience in inventory management, financial reconciliation, and invoicing within an aviation or similar project-based environment. The Senior Accountant will manage day-to-day accounting operations, oversee the valuation and control of aircraft parts inventory, ensure tax and statutory compliance, and prepare critical management reports.

About Summit Recruitment and Search

Summit Recruitment and Search recruits experienced finance professionals for complex sectors, including the Aviation industry in Nairobi. They focus on sourcing candidates who can handle sophisticated accounting requirements, particularly inventory control for high-value assets and consumables like aircraft parts.

Role Overview

The Senior Accountant (Aviation) will manage the core financial processes of the company, focusing heavily on inventory control for aircraft parts, managing receivables from diverse clients (safari, humanitarian, maintenance), and ensuring robust statutory compliance. The role demands strong analytical skills for cost analysis, budget support, and the preparation of management reports, including essential cash flow forecasts for liquidity management.

Key Responsibilities

• Core Accounting: Manage all day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), and accurate general ledger entries.
• Invoicing & Collection: Prepare, issue, and rigorously track invoices for diverse clients (charter, safari, maintenance), ensuring accuracy and the timely collection of receivables.
• Inventory & Stock Control: Maintain and reconcile inventory and stock records, working closely with maintenance and operations teams to ensure proper valuation and control of aircraft parts and consumables.
• Compliance & Tax: Ensure full compliance with all local tax and statutory requirements, including timely filing of VAT, PAYE, and other regulatory returns.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare critical management reports summarizing financial performance, provide insights for strategic decision-making, and prepare essential cash flow reports to monitor liquidity.
• Audit Support: Support all internal and external audit processes, ensuring comprehensive documentation and transparency are maintained.
• Reconciliations: Proactively monitor and reconcile bank accounts, supplier accounts, and client accounts to ensure data integrity.
• Budget Support: Assist management with budget preparation, cost analysis, and financial forecasting activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience in inventory management, comprehensive invoicing, and robust financial reconciliation is essential. Prior experience within the aviation or a similar technical/project-based industry is highly advantageous.
• Skills: Strong analytical, organizational, and clear communication abilities.
• Software: Proficiency in relevant accounting software and systems is required.

How to Apply

Qualified finance professionals for this specialized Aviation Accounting job in Nairobi should submit their application through the official online portal:  Summit Recruitment and Search on summitrecruitment-search.com