Finance & Operations Manager – Hotel & Airbnb

About the role

Skippers, a boutique coliving and hospitality concept in Diani, is seeking a Finance & Operations Manager to own both strategic and day‑to‑day functions. You will bridge high‑level strategy with operational excellence across a growing portfolio of rooms.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• 4‑8 years of finance experience in a corporate setting.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Hospitality Management, Business or Finance from a top‑tier university with strong academic results.
• KASNEB associate or graduate qualification.
• 2‑4 years of experience in hospitality, property management or a similar field.
• Tech‑savvy, comfortable with numbers, Excel and modern SaaS tools.
• Proactive ownership mindset, attentive to detail.

Required skills

• Xero
• QuickBooks
• Microsoft Excel
• KASNEB accounting qualification
• APIs
• SaaS platforms

What we offer

• Competitive salary of 60,000‑80,000 KES gross per month.
• Fast‑moving, transparent culture with minimal hierarchy.
• Direct involvement in both finance and operational decisions.