As Senior Accountant, you’ll play an important role in ensuring the financial operations of our Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda entities run smoothly and accurately. Working closely with the Finance Manager East Africa, Group Finance and our Shared Services Centre in Marrakech, you’ll coordinate month-end accounting, support statutory and tax compliance, prepare financial reports and assist with budgeting and forecasting. You’ll also provide the financial information our teams need to understand performance, manage risk, and make informed decisions. Based in Nairobi, you’ll work across multiple teams, with plenty of variety in your day-to-day work. You’ll bring a practical approach to solving problems, and keep our financial practices transparent and responsible. If you're an experienced finance professional who’s passionate about making meaningful business impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities or duties

Coordinate month-end accounting, support statutory and tax compliance, prepare financial reports and assist with budgeting and forecasting. Provide the financial information our teams need to understand performance, manage risk, and make informed decisions.

Qualifications or requirements

A degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline. CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification. Strong general accounting experience across East Africa, ideally including Kenya, Tanzania or Uganda. Experience supporting statutory and tax compliance across multiple legal entities. Experience using an ERP system such as Dynamics 365, or a similar platform. Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency across Microsoft Office, with experience using AI tools being highly desirable. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Experience needed

4-6 years of post-qualification experience.

Any other provided details

This is a full-time, permanent role based on-site in our office in Nairobi, Kenya. We work in a 3-2-1 hybrid model, with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home, including at least 1 office day on a Monday or Friday. Travel & tourism industry experience will be an added advantage.

Work perks include:

• Flexible work arrangements, work-from-home and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year
• A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends
• 5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trips
• A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.
• Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs
• 20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
• Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family

• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong proficiency across Microsoft Office
• Experience using an ERP system (e.g., Dynamics 365)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• AI tools (highly desirable)

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline
• CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification
• 4-6 years of post-qualification experience
• Strong general accounting experience across East Africa (ideally including Kenya, Tanzania or Uganda)
• Experience supporting statutory and tax compliance across multiple legal entities
• Travel & tourism industry experience (added advantage)