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Senior Accountant, East Africa

Requisition ID:  3658
Department:  Finance/Accounting
Work Type:  Hybrid
Location:  Nairobi
Country: 

Kenya

Application Close Date:  15th October 2026

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. We've been creating positive change through the joy of travel since 1989, and we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with 1000s of experiences in over 100 countries.

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. We've been creating positive change through the joy of travel since 1989, and we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with 1000s of experiences in over 100 countries.

We are Intrepid

We are Intrepid

The world needs more Intrepid people: 

Bringing incredible travel experiences to life across East Africa takes strong financial management behind the scenes.

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!

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. 

Some of the experience you’ll bring with you may include: 

  • A degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.  
  • CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification, with 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.  
  • 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.  
  • Travel & tourism industry experience will be an added advantage.

The world needs more Intrepid people: 

Bringing incredible travel experiences to life across East Africa takes strong financial management behind the scenes.

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!

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. 

Some of the experience you’ll bring with you may include: 

  • A degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.  
  • CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification, with 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.  
  • 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.  
  • Travel & tourism industry experience will be an added advantage.

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit: 

Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.  

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our 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 


We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they're more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it's our people and the work they do that bring them to life.

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit: 

Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.  

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our 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 


We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they're more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it's our people and the work they do that bring them to life.

We aim to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion stay part of our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at careersupport@intrepidtravel.com with your name, location, and what you require, we will then be in touch to support your application.

We aim to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion stay part of our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at careersupport@intrepidtravel.com with your name, location, and what you require, we will then be in touch to support your application.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may close the role
early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may close the role
early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may close the role early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications
Application Close Date:  15th October 2026

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