Finance & Operations Manager – Hospitality (Diani)

About the role

Skippers, a boutique coliving and hospitality brand in Diani, is seeking a Finance & Operations Manager to own both financial stewardship and day‑to‑day guest experience. This hands‑on role bridges strategic planning with operational execution in a fast‑moving, transparent environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain exacting standards for property maintenance, housekeeping, and final quality checks.
• Oversee bookkeeping, revenue tracking, booking accuracy, and produce streamlined financial reports.
• Manage the full guest journey, from check‑in to resolution of complex issues.
• Drive commercial growth by monitoring occupancy trends, encouraging guest reviews, and identifying revenue‑generating opportunities.
• Provide concise, data‑driven updates to the team and flag potential bottlenecks early.

Required profile

• 4–6 years of finance experience; hospitality or construction background is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree (First Class or Upper Second Class honours) or higher.
• KASNEB associate or graduate qualification.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Xero or Quickbooks accounting software.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with data analysis.
• Familiarity with AI, APIs, and SaaS tools.

What we offer

• Competitive salary of 70,000–80,000 KES gross per month.
• Opportunity to shape a growing boutique hospitality concept.
• Hands‑on role with real ownership and minimal hierarchy.