The Regional Financial Manager is responsible for leading the finance function across Kenya, with full commercial oversight of all financial activity at these operations. The role carries ultimate accountability and fiduciary responsibility for local financial governance, compliance, and the long-term commercial sustainability of the region. This is a hands-on leadership role, partnering closely with Managing Directors, General Managers and Lodge Managers to drive financial discipline, improve operational performance, and support scalable growth across the portfolio in accordance with statutory requirements, international reporting standards, Group and regional policies.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership, Governance & Compliance
- Lead the regional finance function, ensuring strong financial control, governance and compliance across all operations including And Beyond Kenya Ltd (“ABK”) and Laikipia Lease Hold Properties (KE) Ltd (“LLHP”).
- Take ultimate responsibility for the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of all financial information in the region.
- Ensure adherence to group financial policies, procedures and internal control standards.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure financial objectives are fully aligned with the company’s strategic and operational goals.
- Act as the primary financial authority at regional level, providing clear commercial guidance to operational teams.
- Ensure robust internal control frameworks, including segregation of duties, approval hierarchies and compliance with group control standards.
Operational & Commercial Support
- Work closely with Lodge Managers, General Managers, Managing Directors to identify opportunities for financial and operational improvement.
- Translate financial data into practical, commercial actions that improve profitability, efficiency and sustainability.
- Develop and implement practical training and mentorship initiatives aimed at advancing senior managers' commercial and financial skill and understanding.
- Support payroll, pricing, cost control, capital expenditure and investment decisions at lodge and regional level.
- Challenge assumptions constructively and bring a commercial lens to operational plans and initiatives.
- Assume responsibility for the financial management of the DMC, including understanding and maintaining Tourplan daily operations, accounting policies, and month-end reporting.
- Support Pan, Tourplan, Sage and other operational system development and implementation.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting
- Lead the preparation of annual budgets, annual forecasts, 5-year high-level forecasts and refurbishment models.
- Prepare and review monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis and commentary.
- Analyze lodge profitability, margin drivers and cost structures.
- Provide clear, decision-useful financial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Monitor financial performance against budgets, forecasts and refurbishment deliverables.
Systems, Controls & Risk Management
- Design, implement and continuously improve financial systems, processes and internal controls.
- Identify potential improvements on Sage, Panstrat & Tourplan and assist with implementation and training.
- Ensure financial processes are robust, efficient and scalable across all operations.
- Oversight and resolution of financial risk management including tax, regulatory, and operational risk exposure.
Banking, Cashflow & Treasury
- Review and authorize payments in accordance with VAT, tax and internal control requirements.
- Monitor regional cashflow and liquidity across operations.
- Forecast funding requirements in collaboration with the Group Treasury Manager.
- Maintain effective banking relationships and ensure efficient treasury processes.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor and develop the regional finance team, building strong technical capability and commercial acumen.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and partnership with operations.
- Ensure appropriate succession planning and skills development within the finance function.
- Train General Managers and Lodge Managers to better understand and use financial reports and systems.
Qualifications and Skills Required
- B.Comm (Acc) or equivalent or Higher.
- CPA (K), ACCA or equivalent professional certification.
- 12+ years of finance experience.
- 5+ years in a leadership or management role.
- Experience in multi-site operations.
- Hospitality / tourism / safari / remote operations experience is beneficial.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the And Beyond career portal at www.applybe.com.
