Open Full time

Payables Accountant

WE’RE HIRING : PAYABLES ACCOUNTANT

Department: Finance  |  Reports to: Chief Accountant

Are you an accounts payable professional with strong experience in invoice processing, supplier reconciliations and expense control? Are you ready to play a 

key role in keeping a multi-entity airline Group flying by making sure our suppliers are paid accurately and on time?

We are looking for a Payables Accountant to work closely with the Chief Accountant, to ensure the accurate processing, control and timely payment of supplier obligations, supporting uninterrupted airline operations and strong vendor relationships.

About Airkenya

Airkenya is the choice for the discerning traveller seeking the ultimate safety and comfort. Together with our subsidiaries Regional Air (Tanzania) and Aerolink (Uganda), we offer world-class scheduled and charter air services to East Africa’s most iconic safari destinations – from the Maasai Mara and Serengeti to Bwindi, Amboseli and Murchison Falls – and charter flights across Africa and to all coastal destinations.

 What You’ll Do

  • Verify supplier invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes, ensuring proper approvals and coding before posting
  • Prepare payment schedules and prioritise critical operational suppliers (fuel, handling, navigation, maintenance)
  • Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly
  • Ensure expenses align with budget approvals and monitor for duplicate billing and unauthorised charges
  • Work with Operations and Engineering to prevent service disruption due to unpaid vendors
  • Maintain accurate AP ageing reports and provide weekly payment forecasts

 What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA (K) / ACCA qualified or in progress
  • 3+ years’ experience in accounts payable
  • Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with high attention to detail
  • Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Excel
  • Integrity, process discipline and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure

How Success Is Measured

  • Supplier payments processed within agreed terms
  • Zero operational disruptions due to unpaid critical suppliers
  • Monthly supplier reconciliations completed on time
  • Fewer invoice discrepancies and processing errors

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