Finance Manager

Hemingways Watamu is seeking an experienced Finance Manager who will provide strong financial leadership and ensure the accurate, timely and compliant management of the hotel’s financial operations, reporting, controls, audits, statutory obligations, payroll review and finance team development within a five-star hospitality environment.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and perform month-end closing, trial balance review, compilation and analysis of financial statements to ensure accurate and timely financial and operating information for management.
• Establish, enforce and document effective internal controls for revenue, expenditure and protection of company assets.
• Coordinate and assist department heads in the preparation and implementation of the hotel annual business plan.
• Control capital and FF&E expenditure to ensure full compliance with approved justifications, budgets and approvals.
• Implement and maintain effective accounting practices and procedures in line with corporate policy, accepted accounting principles, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Direct and manage cost control, payables, receivables and income audit functions, ensuring effective systems are in place and departmental schedules are understood and progressed.
• Manage the external audit process, provide required documentation, and coordinate with the finance team to ensure smooth access to information.
• Coordinate statutory returns filing and ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness.
• Coordinate routine tax audits and internal audits to reduce exposure to tax risks, liabilities and control weaknesses.
• Review payroll computation and ensure payroll journals are accurately posted in the accounting system.
• Manage the chart of accounts and ensure financial reporting complies with International Financial Reporting Standards, GAAP, investor requirements and applicable reporting standards.
• Identify, develop, coach and mentor accounting team members for future advancement.
• Review and approve payments and transactions, including journal entries and purchase orders, in line with authority levels.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Financial Controller.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• Professional accounting qualifications CPA(K), ACCA or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in a five-star hospitality industry environment.
• Strong hospitality finance experience, including hotel accounting, financial reporting, cost control and audit coordination.
• Working knowledge of Opera and Materials Control, with preference for Opera Cloud experience.
• Good understanding of USALI, IFRS, GAAP, statutory returns, tax audits, and internal control requirements.
• Proven experience in team management, coaching, and development.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• High integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Confident, assertive, and able to communicate effectively with management and departmental heads.
• Good planning, organization, and deadline management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

How to Apply

• Submit your application and updated CV to recruitment@hemingways.co by 20th August 2026.