Finance Manager

Virgin Limited Edition takes its guests to some of the world's most breathtaking sanctuaries for unforgettable experiences - including one of the most exclusive private islands in the world. The collection of unique retreats are chosen for their beautiful locations and magnificent surroundings with each offering a sense of fun, style, luxury and exceptional personal service.

The ultra-luxury brand includes the famed Necker Island and the Branson Estate in the Caribbean's British Virgin Islands; Ulusaba Private Game Reserve in South Africa; Kasbah Tamadot in Morocco; The Lodge in Verbier; Mahali Mzuri and Finch Hattons; tented safari camps in Kenya; Mont Rochelle Hotel and Mountain Vineyard in South Africa and Son Bunyola Hotel and Villas in Mallorca, Spain.

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As a Finance Manager, you will be accountable for the integrity and timeliness of financial reporting across our Kenyan properties; Mahali Mzuri and Finch Hattons. You will lead the month-end close, balance sheet control and reconciliations, working capital management, compliance, and continuous improvement of internal controls and finance processes.

The position will report to the Regional Financial Controller, based in our Nairobi office.

To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the Kenya.

Here's what you need in your tool kit:

Qualifications/ Skills

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CPA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Experience within the hospitality industry is preferred
• Expert in month-end close, consolidations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, P2P, O2C, inventory, and cash controls.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP and reporting tools.
• Proactive, organised, and comfortable owning deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• High attention to detail with the ability to communicate issues and solutions clearly.

What's the gig?

Here's what you'd do:

• Financial reporting and month-end close: Own the month-end timetable and deliver accurate management accounts for all Kenyan business units within deadline.
• Balance sheet control and reconciliations: Produce and sign off monthly balance sheet files with supporting schedules.
• Complete and review reconciliations for all control accounts, including bank, VAT, payroll, deposits, prepayments, inventory, and intercompany.
• Internal controls and compliance: Maintain and improve the financial control framework in line with Group policies and USALI where applicable.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and deliver audit requests on time with high-quality working papers.
• Working capital, cash and treasury: Optimise working capital through disciplined credit control, supplier terms adherence, and inventory management.
• Budgeting and forecasting: Prepare monthly forecast inputs for P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow with risk and opportunity analysis.
• Tax and statutory: Ensure accurate and timely filings with local authorities, including VAT, withholding tax, income tax, and payroll taxes.
• People leadership: Manage and develop the property and Nairobi finance teams.
• Systems and process improvement: Lead or support finance projects such as procurement system rollout, close automation, and report standardisation.

Here's the deal:

Package & Benefits

• Travel to our Kenyan properties for work purposes as required
• Annual leave of 26 days a year
• Competitive salary
• Company Healthcare
• Teammate discounts on the hotels and properties across the Virgin Hotels Collection
• Discounts on other Virgin products
• An engaging, fun and relaxed working environment

Tempting, right?

If this sounds like your next role, we'd love to hear from you very soon...

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