<p>Well-established company based in East London are seeking a qualified and experienced applicant to join their dynamic team.</p><p>This role involves managing staff, directing regional operations, facilitating management meetings, reviewing performance metrics and driving improvements across critical operational areas such as billing, debtors, leasing, facilities and cash flow management.</p><p><br />The successful candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, with a keen ability to assess key performance indicators (KPIs), monitor financial targets, and guide strategic initiatives for operational growth.</p><p><strong>Property &amp; Portfolio Financial Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor and analyse financial performance of regional property portfolios against budget and benchmarks</li><li>Investigate anomalies or underperformance at property level as requested by the Regional Head</li><li>Contribute financial insights and reports for strategic initiatives and key operational focus areas</li><li>Collaborate with Asset Management on annual budgets, forecasts, and capital expenditure reviews</li><li>Track and oversee regional Capex budgets, including loading and reviewing Capex projects on MDA</li><li>Ensure alignment and support between regional operations and centralized finance or support functions</li></ul><p><strong>Management &amp; Performance Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Compile and review monthly financial management packs for Facilities, Debtors, Leasing, and Property Management</li><li>Prepare partner and stakeholder reporting packs specific to regional operations</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date tracking of KPAs for the region and ensure timely and structured reporting</li><li>Support the Regional Head in compiling performance reports for Asset Management</li><li>Ensure MDA financial data is accurate; raise and address discrepancies with relevant departments</li><li>Coordinate weekly reporting submissions from all regional finance-related functions</li><li>Develop weekly monitoring dashboards and metrics to drive effective portfolio management</li><li>Conduct ad hoc analysis and reporting as required by senior management</li></ul><p><strong>Regional Financial &amp; Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure all financial decisions adhere to delegation of authority and regulatory requirements</li><li>Maintain oversight of regional office financial and administrative functions (HR liaison, IT Manco attendance, office operations)</li><li>Act as primary regional point of [contact details removed] Finance regarding reporting queries and data accuracy</li><li>Manage petty cash processes and ensure timely and accurate monthly reconciliations</li><li>Safeguard and ensure effective financial control over regional assets</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience</strong></p><ul><li>A Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required</li><li>A professional designation such as CA(SA), CIMA, or similar will be advantageous but is not essential</li><li>5 to 10 years relevant experience in financial management, preferably within the property, real estate, or related sectors</li><li>Solid experience in budgeting, reporting, and managing financial operations across multiple sites or regions</li><li>Proficiency in financial systems (MDA preferred) and Microsoft Office, especially Excel</li><li>Experience working in a dynamic environment with both operational and strategic financial responsibilities</li></ul><p><strong>Skills &amp; Competencies</strong></p><ul><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities</li><li>High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders</li><li>Proven ability to build strong working relationships across functions</li><li>Customer-centric approach with a commitment to service excellence</li><li>Ethical, dependable, and results-driven</li><li>Able to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment</li></ul><p> </p><p>Should you wish to apply please submit your CV through for consideration.</p><p>Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.</p><p> </p>

Regional Finance Manager (Kenya) Reference: EA_Finance Manager Location: Kenya Role Purpose The Regional Finance Manager leads the finance function across Kenya, providing full commercial oversight for our regional travel and tourism entities and hospitality property holdings. You will be the primary financial authority in the region, partnering with senior leadership to drive financial discipline, operational performance, and long-term sustainability within the luxury safari and travel sector. Reporting Structure Reports to: Finance Director East Africa Direct Reports: · Finance Controllers, Procurement Manager Key Stakeholders: Group CFO, Regional MDs, Lodge Managers, KRA (Kenya Revenue Authority), Landlords, and Auditors. Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Leadership & Governance Ensure absolute integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all regional financial data. Enforce Group financial policies and robust internal control frameworks (segregation of duties, approval hierarchies). Maintain compliance with statutory requirements and international reporting standards. 2. Operational & Commercial Partnership Translate financial data into actionable commercial insights to improve lodge profitability. Mentor Lodge and General Managers to improve their financial acumen. Support payroll, pricing, and cost control decisions. Act as a sounding board for operational teams to solve complex business challenges. 3. Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting Lead annual budget preparation and 5-year high-level forecasts. Review monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis. Monitor performance against refurbishment models and CAPEX deliverables. 4. Systems, Risk & Treasury Systems: Drive improvements and implementation for Sage, Panstrat, and Tourplan. Risk: Identify and mitigate tax, regulatory, and operational risks. Treasury: Manage regional cashflow, liquidity, and banking relationships; authorize payments in line with VAT and tax requirements. 5. CAPEX & Project Oversight Control and review expenditure against project budgets. Investigate overruns and update forecasts for capital projects and refurbishments. 6. Team Development Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the finance team. Manage succession planning and technical skill development. Candidate Requirements Education & Qualifications Degree: B.Comm (Accounting) or equivalent higher degree. Certification: CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification. Experience & Skills Total Experience: 12 years in finance. Leadership: 5 years in a management role. Operational Background: Experience in multi-site operations is essential. Industry Preference: Experience in hospitality, tourism, safari, or remote operations is highly beneficial. Measures of Success Timely completion of internal/external audits and issuance of financial statements. Achievement of key profitability metrics and project budgets. Implementation of scalable controls that support regional growth. Demonstrated improvement in commercial decision-making across the Kenya portfolio.