Our client, a high end safari company, is looking for an experienced Finance Manager.

The successful candidate will lead the finance position in Kenya for the Hospitality brands, heading all regional finance team(s). The role reports into the Finance Director.

Key Responsibilities.

• Oversight over timely preparation of accurate financial information in harmony with corporate group reporting deadlines
• Consistent compliance with local tax and regulatory requirements and delivery of strategic projects to the leadership team
• Provide inspiring and strategic leadership while directing activities in support of the group mission vision, core values, standards and policies
• Develop, achieve and exceed specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise & accomplish regional financial objectives
• Collaborate with regional business unit management to present progress updates to finance leadership
• Responsible for the efficient running of the finance function in line with group corporate strategies and brand standards, whilst meeting team, stakeholder, guest and owner expectations.
• Partner & collaborate with cross functional regional management and the corporate office on existing & evolving issues
• Coordinate yearly budget preparation, reviewing monthly forecasts & financial performance, directing preparation of budgets, reviewing budget proposals as well as overseeing compilation of supporting backup & justifications

Key Requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting or related professional qualification
• 5-10 yrs proven experience in a similar role in hospitality
• Proven track record of strategically driven hospitality business unit finance performance
• Ability to manage multiple projects and business unit finances in a multi-tiered group environment
• Ability to effectively communicate & collaborate with stakeholders cross-functionally at all levels
• Ability to work well under pressure exercising sound judgement and decision-making skills
• Ability to effectively handle multiple concurrent demands and appropriately prioritise responsibilities
• Professional disposition with conflict resolution abilities; people oriented and results driven
• Effective team leadership with ability to meet set deadlines & coach team to exceed expectations

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• Oversight over timely preparation of accurate financial information in harmony with corporate group reporting deadlines
• Consistent compliance with local tax and regulatory requirements and delivery of strategic projects to the leadership team
• Provide inspiring and strategic leadership while directing activities in support of the group mission vision, core values, standards and policies
• Develop, achieve and exceed specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise & accomplish regional financial objectives
• Collaborate with regional business unit management to present progress updates to finance leadership
• Responsible for the efficient running of the finance function in line with group corporate strategies and brand standards, whilst meeting team, stakeholder, guest and owner expectations.
• Partner & collaborate with cross functional regional management and the corporate office on existing & evolving issues
• Coordinate yearly budget preparation, reviewing monthly forecasts & financial performance, directing preparation of budgets, reviewing budget proposals as well as overseeing compilation of supporting backup & justifications

• Ability to manage multiple projects and business unit finances in a multi-tiered group environment
• Ability to effectively communicate & collaborate with stakeholders cross-functionally at all levels
• Ability to work well under pressure exercising sound judgement and decision-making skills
• Ability to effectively handle multiple concurrent demands and appropriately prioritise responsibilities
• Professional disposition with conflict resolution abilities; people oriented and results driven
• Effective team leadership with ability to meet set deadlines & coach team to exceed expectations

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting or related professional qualification
• 5-10 yrs proven experience in a similar role in hospitality
• Proven track record of strategically driven hospitality business unit finance performance