Accounts Payable Accountant

Industry: International Tours & Travel
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Gross Salary: KES 40,000 – 50,000 (Negotiable based on experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Our client, a well-established international tours and travel company, is seeking to recruit a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounts Payable Accountant to join its finance team.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and on time while maintaining complete and audit-ready financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and payments accurately within agreed timelines.
• Perform supplier statement and ledger reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Conduct three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and supporting documentation before payment processing.
• Monitor outstanding payables and liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve payment queries.
• Maintain accurate payment records and supporting documentation for audit purposes.
• Support month-end closing activities, including accounts payable ageing reports and accruals.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, company policies, and accounting procedures.
• Provide general support to the finance department as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA Part II or above will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2–3 years' experience in Accounts Payable or a similar accounting role.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume transaction environment.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, or other ERP systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent understanding of supplier reconciliations, payment cycles, and financial controls.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and accuracy.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements, please send your updated CV (PDF format) to

Kindly indicate your current and expected gross salary in your application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Gap Recruitment Services Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge candidates any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.