Job Description
Beachfront Vipingo is seeking an accomplished and commercially minded Finance Manager to lead the organization's financial strategy while ensuring strong governance, operational efficiency, and long-term business sustainability. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional who understands the dynamic nature of the hospitality industry and is capable of translating financial information into practical business decisions that support growth and profitability.
The successful candidate will serve as a key member of the management team, working closely with the General Manager to provide strategic financial guidance across all areas of the business. The role is responsible for developing financial plans that align with organizational goals, maintaining sound accounting practices, strengthening financial controls, and ensuring that every financial process contributes to operational excellence. The Finance Manager will also provide leadership to the finance department by supervising the Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Cost Controller, and Storekeeper while promoting a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
This role requires an individual who is equally comfortable managing day-to-day financial operations and participating in high-level strategic planning. The Finance Manager will oversee budgeting, financial reporting, treasury management, payroll administration, taxation, statutory compliance, procurement finance oversight, inventory controls, and asset management. The position also plays a critical role in identifying financial risks, recommending practical solutions, improving internal controls, and supporting investment decisions through accurate financial analysis.
Working within a fast-paced hospitality environment demands excellent organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple financial responsibilities without compromising accuracy. The successful candidate should possess outstanding analytical capabilities, demonstrate sound commercial judgment, and communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Beachfront Vipingo values integrity, professionalism, innovation, and collaboration. The Finance Manager will contribute significantly to maintaining the company's financial strength while supporting sustainable business expansion and operational excellence. The position offers an opportunity to influence strategic direction through insightful financial reporting, effective cost management, efficient cash flow planning, and proactive business analysis.
The ideal candidate should be passionate about delivering measurable business value, maintaining the highest ethical standards, and ensuring full compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements. This role is suited to an experienced finance leader who enjoys improving systems, mentoring finance teams, strengthening organizational performance, and driving continuous financial improvement. Individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and possess extensive hospitality finance experience are strongly encouraged to apply and become part of a growing organization committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences supported by sound financial management.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic financial leadership by developing comprehensive financial plans that support the organization's long-term business objectives.
- Prepare annual operating budgets, departmental budgets, rolling forecasts, and financial projections while ensuring alignment with corporate priorities.
- Monitor financial performance continuously and recommend practical strategies that improve profitability and financial sustainability.
- Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements that accurately reflect the company's financial position.
- Present management reports containing meaningful financial analysis, trends, and business recommendations to senior leadership.
- Oversee daily accounting operations to ensure financial records remain complete, accurate, and compliant with applicable accounting standards.
- Direct cash flow planning activities to maintain adequate liquidity for operational requirements and future investments.
- Supervise banking relationships, negotiate banking facilities where necessary, and monitor treasury operations.
- Lead payroll administration while ensuring accurate salary processing, statutory remittances, employee deductions, and benefit payments.
- Monitor revenue performance and expenditure patterns to improve financial efficiency across departments.
- Develop cost management initiatives that reduce unnecessary expenses while maintaining service quality.
- Strengthen procurement financial controls by reviewing purchase requests, expenditure approvals, and supplier payment processes.
- Maintain accurate fixed asset registers, coordinate asset verification exercises, and oversee asset capitalization procedures.
- Implement and continuously improve internal financial controls that safeguard company assets and minimize operational risks.
- Ensure full compliance with tax regulations, statutory reporting requirements, and all relevant financial legislation.
- Coordinate annual external audits, internal audits, and regulatory inspections while ensuring timely implementation of audit recommendations.
- Review financial policies regularly and recommend improvements that enhance governance and operational efficiency.
- Supervise, mentor, coach, and evaluate finance department staff to promote professional growth and high performance.
- Monitor inventory valuation procedures and collaborate with operational departments to strengthen stock control systems.
- Review supplier contracts from a financial perspective and provide recommendations that improve commercial outcomes.
- Analyze financial risks and prepare mitigation plans that support organizational resilience.
- Evaluate investment opportunities using sound financial analysis and business performance indicators.
- Support departmental managers by providing financial guidance during planning and operational decision-making.
- Prepare management dashboards containing meaningful performance indicators for executive review.
- Monitor accounts receivable collections and implement measures that improve cash conversion cycles.
- Review accounts payable processes to ensure suppliers receive timely and accurate payments.
- Maintain confidentiality of financial information while upholding the highest ethical standards.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives that modernize finance systems and reporting processes.
- Promote compliance with organizational policies, financial procedures, and governance requirements.
- Perform additional finance and management responsibilities assigned by the General Manager in support of organizational success.
Qualifications & Requirements
- The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration with a Finance or Accounting specialization, or another closely related discipline from a recognized institution. Professional certification such as CPA (K), ACCA, or an equivalent internationally recognized accounting qualification is mandatory. Membership in a recognized professional accounting body with good standing is required.
- Applicants should have at least seven years of progressive financial management experience within the hospitality industry, including demonstrated success leading finance teams and managing complex financial operations. Strong knowledge of budgeting, management accounting, financial reporting, taxation, payroll administration, treasury management, internal controls, auditing, procurement finance, inventory management, and statutory compliance is essential.
- Candidates should demonstrate advanced analytical thinking, commercial awareness, strategic planning ability, excellent organizational skills, outstanding leadership capability, sound business judgment, and exceptional attention to detail. The successful applicant must possess strong interpersonal, negotiation, communication, presentation, and problem
- solving skills while maintaining integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times. Practical proficiency in ERP systems, accounting software, Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, data analysis, and business reporting is highly desirable. The ability to prioritize competing deadlines, manage multiple responsibilities efficiently, mentor finance staff, and contribute positively to organizational growth will be considered a significant advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the stated qualifications are invited to submit a comprehensive application consisting of an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, and copies of academic, professional, and statutory certifications. Applications should clearly indicate "Finance Manager – Beachfront Vipingo" in the subject line or application heading. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process. Beachfront Vipingo is committed to equal employment opportunities and encourages applications from qualified professionals who demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence in financial leadership.