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 financial stewardship and day‑to‑day guest experience. This hands‑on role bridges strategic planning with operational execution across a growing portfolio of rooms.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain rigorous 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, ensuring smooth check‑ins and resolving complex issues promptly.
• 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

• 4‑6 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 with experience using Xero or QuickBooks.
• Tech‑savvy, comfortable with numbers, Excel and modern SaaS tools.
• Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Xero
• QuickBooks
• Excel

What we offer

• Competitive gross salary of 70,000‑80,000 KES per month.
• Fast‑moving, transparent culture with minimal hierarchy.
• Opportunity to shape and grow a boutique hospitality brand.