Relationship Management
Job Category: General
Job Type: Internship
Closing Date: June 14th, 2017
Job Type: Internship
Closing Date: June 14th, 2017
Cytonn Real Estate is a development
firm that seeks to develop institutional grade real estate having a team with
extensive and deep experience in real estate development and finanace. At
cytonn Real estate we work to deliver quality and aspirational real estate
developments that encourage great community living.
Responsibilities
·
Developing and maintaining valuable
stakeholder relationships
·
Developing and implementing Cytonn’s
stakeholder engagement strategies and evaluating the effectiveness of these
strategies
·
Assisting business units to
effectively consult and engage stakeholders on relevant projects
·
Conducting stakeholder satisfaction
research projects, including developing and implementing strategies for
continually improving stakeholder satisfaction across the firm
·
Managing stakeholder forums, meetings
and special events
·
Coordinating stakeholder contact
through the implementation of a stakeholder contact management system
·
Ensuring stakeholders are recognized
as partners in the development and delivery of Cytonn’s strategic goals
·
Advising senior management of issues
and/or risks to stakeholder relationships as soon as they arise so risks can be
managed effectively
·
Ensuring Cytonn’s management and
staff understand the value of, and are committed to the genuine participation
of stakeholders in the development of products and services designed to meet
stakeholder needs (customer-focus)
·
Weekly progress reporting on all
stakeholders’ matters, on a timely basis
·
Performing other job-related duties
as assigned
Requirements
·
A minimum qualification of a B+ in
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
·
An undergraduate with minimum
qualification of a second class, upper division in communications, public
relations, or relevant field (desired)
·
Highly developed influencing skills
·
Outstanding interpersonal, verbal,
and written communication skills
·
Project management skills
·
Ability to work closely with a team
Learning Opportunities
·
Skill acquisition from different
departments with Cytonn Real estate
·
Clear understanding of real estate
dynamics
How to Apply
Quality Assurance/Control Internships
Job Category: Quality
Assurance/Control
Job Type: Internship
Closing Date: May 26th, 2017
Job Type: Internship
Closing Date: May 26th, 2017
Cytonn Real Estate is a development
firm that seeks to develop institutional grade real estate having a team with
extensive and deep experience in real estate development and finanace. At
cytonn Real estate we work to deliver quality and aspirational real estate
developments that encourage great community living.
Cytonn Investments is an independent
investment management firm, with offices in Nairobi – Kenya and D.C. Metro –
U.S. We are primarily focused on offering alternative investment solutions to
global institutional investors, individual high net-worth investors, local
institutional investors and diaspora investors interested in the East-African
region.
We currently have over Kshs. 74
billion of investments and projects under mandate, mainly in real estate.
To manage its rapid growth, the company
is looking for highly motivated, dynamic, hardworking and self-driven team
players to join the team in the Quality Assurance/Quality Control department.
Responsibilities
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Review the project in-depth to
schedule deliverables and estimate costs
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Oversee all onsite constructions to
monitor compliance with building and safety regulations
·
Review the work progress on daily
basis
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Prepare internal reports pertaining
to project status in terms of quality, safety, schedule and cost
·
Analyze, manage and mitigate risks
facing projects
·
Ensure quality construction standards
and the use of proper construction techniques
·
Any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time
Requirements
·
Bachelor’s degree in Construction
Management, Quantity Survey or Civil Engineering with a Minimum of Upper Second
Class Honors or equivalent.
·
Minimum of B+ in KCSE or equivalent
·
Ability to work in a team
·
Ready to take on challenges
·
Demonstrate leadership capability
·
Innovative and solution oriented
individuals
·
Learning Opportunities
·
Be part of a fast paced dynamic
organization
·
Skill acquisition from different
departments with Cytonn Real estate
·
Clear understanding of Real estate
dynamics
Additional Information
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Strong communication skills (both
written and oral)
·
Good analytical and quantitative
reasoning
·
Strong organizational and time
management skills -ability to adhere to deadlines, multi-task and be able to
prioritize.
·
Entrepreneurial spirit with
demonstrated creativity & innovation in business
·
Ability to learn quickly and manage
workload, work effectively under pressure in demanding environment.
·
Knowledge and experience with
Microsoft Office, with exceptional skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft
Project
How to Apply
Legal & Compliance Officer
Job Category: Legal
Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 1st June 2017
Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 1st June 2017
Cytonn Asset Managers Limited ‘CAM’
pursuing a Fund Manager License with The Capital Markets Authority and later
with the Retirement Benefits Authority, to be able to offer unit trust
investments, pension fund portfolio management and real estate investments to
pension funds and investors.
CAM, being an affiliate of Cytonn
Investments Management Limited ‘CIML’, where CIML has established itself as a
leading alternative investment management firm, with offices in Nairobi, Kenya
and DC Metro, U.S.A.
CIML provides privately placed
alternative investment solutions in real estate, private equity and structured
products to individual high-net-worth investors, global and local institutions,
and Kenyans in the diaspora.
Research shows that over long periods
of time, alternative assets have historically outperformed listed markets.
CAM is therefore looking for an
energetic, passionate and conscientious individual to fill the position of
Legal and Compliance Officer & in light with the business intention of CAM
to grow to the leading Fund Manager in the region.
Responsibilities
·
Facilitating Legal Compliance
supervision and assessment to ensure compliance with the Capital Markets Act,
Retirement Benefits Act and subsequent regulations and on all facets of Law
·
Co-coordinating investor
administration including reviewing investor communication, keeping compliance
registers, Know your Client ‘KYC’ files, etc
·
Providing strategic legal advice to
the business
·
Facilitating Compliance Audits and
developing Compliance checks on all facets of Law affecting the business and
being the point of contact with the Capital Markets and Retirement Benefits
Authority
·
Developing elaborate anti-money
laundering checks and procedures in line with the relevant legislation and
ensuring strict adherence to the same
·
Ensuring staff members conform to
industry practices and professional standards in all activities, with specific
practices and standards
·
Investigating and resolving
compliance issues, implementing procedures for monitoring compliance
guidelines, maintaining files and databases of all records relating to
compliance and risk
·
Implement a risk-based compliance
monitoring perational risk framework to enable senior management to effectively
understand, manage, monitor, and mitigate the firm’s various compliance and
regulatory risks
·
Liaising with relevant departments
where legal risks have been identified, to develop mitigating measures and
implement remedial action
·
Conducting legal risk analysis and
provide legal support for new and ongoing investment funds
·
Contract drafting, review,
negotiation and management
·
Managing external legal counsel and
regulatory service providers
·
Any other task that may be assigned
from time to time
Requirements
·
A Upper Second Bachelor of Laws
degree (LL.B) from a recognized University
·
Must have attained a B+ and above in
O levels/ high school
·
Be admitted as an advocate of the
High Court of Kenya and possess a current practicing certificate
·
Graduate degrees in finance, business
administration, commerce, economics or equivalent shall also be considered;
while professional qualifications such as CPA, CFA, CS or membership to a
relevant professional body shall be considered to be an additional advantage to
an applicant
·
A minimum of three years of advocate
post-admission, corporate and commercial law experience
·
Creative, commercial legal thinking
and appreciation of the business aspects in their application of the law
·
Broad knowledge of principles,
procedures, and best practices involving compliance, operations and general
business record keeping
·
Good understanding of risk management
and ability to advice on global best practices
·
Ability to pro-actively and
creatively manage potential legal issues for regulated entities
·
Excellent communication, influencing
and interpersonal skills
·
High levels of energy and enthusiasm
and ability to work long hours and under pressure
·
High integrity
How to Apply
Relationship Manager
Job Category: General
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: June 14th, 2017
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: June 14th, 2017
Cytonn Real Estate is a development
firm that seeks to develop institutional grade real estate having a team with extensive
and deep experience in real estate development and finanace. At cytonn Real
estate we work to deliver quality and aspirational real estate developments
that encourage great community living.
We are seeking highly motivated,
self-directed, team players to fill the position of Manager, Stakeholder
Engagement. Reporting to the Head of Cytonn Real Estate, the manager will
oversee the Stakeholder Engagement staff and will work towards the development
and management of Cytonn’s stakeholders’ relations. The position will afford
successful individuals a unique opportunity to participate in both a strong
incentive structure and equity ownership plan.
Responsibilities
·
Mining, developing and maintaining
valuable stakeholder relationships
·
Developing and implementing Cytonn’s
stakeholder engagement strategies and evaluating the effectiveness of these
strategies
·
Assisting business units to
effectively consult and engage stakeholders on relevant projects
·
Conducting stakeholder satisfaction
research projects, including developing and implementing strategies for
continually improving stakeholder satisfaction across the firm
·
Managing stakeholder forums, meetings
and special events
·
Coordinating stakeholder contact
through the implementation of a stakeholder contact management system
·
Ensuring stakeholders are recognised
as partners in the development and delivery of Cytonn’s strategic goals
·
Advising senior management of issues
and/or risks to stakeholder relationships as soon as they arise so risks can be
managed effectively
·
Ensuring Cytonn’s management and
staff understand the value of, and are committed to the genuine participation
of stakeholders in the development of products and services designed to meet
stakeholder needs (customer-focus)
·
Weekly progress reporting on all
stakeholders’ matters, on a timely basis
·
Performing other job-related duties
as assigned
Requirements
·
At least three (3) years Corporate
experience in stakeholder engagement/management, communications, consultation,
or relevant field
·
Tertiary qualifications in
communications, public relations, or relevant field (desired)
·
Highly developed relationship
management skills
·
Highly developed influencing and
networking skills
·
Understanding of issues, communication,
and management of stakeholder concerns in a corporate context
·
Outstanding interpersonal,
presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
·
High level project management skills
·
Ability to work closely with and lead
a team
·
Proven skills in delighting and
servicing stakeholders
·
Strategic thinking capabilities to
recognize relevant partnership opportunities
Learning Opportunities
·
Skill acquisition from different
departments with Cytonn Real estate.
·
Clear understanding of Real estate
dynamics
How to Apply
Internal Audit Manager
Job Category: Audit
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: June 7th, 2017
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: June 7th, 2017
Cytonn Investments is an independent
investment management firm, with offices in Nairobi – Kenya and D.C. Metro –
U.S. We are primarily focused on offering alternative investment solutions to
global institutional investors, individual high net-worth investors, local
institutional investors and diaspora investors interested in the East-African
region. We currently have over Kshs. 74 billion of investments and projects
under mandate, mainly in real estate.
Directly reporting to the Board Audit
Risk and Compliance Committee and administratively to the CEO, the Internal
Audit Manager will be responsible for conducting audits and reviews in
accordance with accepted professional auditing standards.
The successful candidate will provide
strategic direction and effective oversight on the internal audit functions, be
a trusted advisor to management and Board’s audit, risk and compliance
committee.
Responsibilities
·
Perform independent, objective
assurance and consulting engagements designed to add value and improve Cytonn’s
operations;
·
Serves as the group’s Internal Audit
Manager, performing professional internal audit work as a key component of the
corporate governance structure;
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Directing a comprehensive audit
program including performance, financial, and compliance audit of all
·
Investment and Real Estate projects;
·
Provide direction to the group’s
management and staff on all audit matters;
·
Provide direction and lead when
necessary in the development of the annual audit plan;
·
Maintain organizational and
professional ethical standards and works independently with extensive latitude
for initiative and independent judgment;
·
Review and advise on the entire
company’s risks management in consultation with the Company’s Risk Manager;
·
Liaise with external auditors;
·
Reporting on the Internal Audit
findings to the management;
·
Taking part in the planning,
organizing, directing and monitoring of internal audit operations, including
assisting in hiring, training and evaluating staff and taking corrective
actions to address performance problems;
1Monitoring departmental budgets and development and documentation of departmental policies and procedures;
1Monitoring departmental budgets and development and documentation of departmental policies and procedures;
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Directing the identification and
evaluation of the company’s risk areas and the development of the annual audit
plan;
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Supervision of Internal Audit staff
including reviewing work done;
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Communicating the results of audit
and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to the
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Management and Board of Directors;
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Developing and maintaining productive
client, staff, management, and Board relationships through individual contacts
and group meetings;
·
Pursuing professional development
opportunities, including internal and external training and professional
association memberships and share information gained with colleagues;
·
Performing any other related work as
assigned by the Management and/or the Board Audit, Risk and Compliance
committee.
·
Any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time
Requirements
·
Bachelor’s degree in B.Com or any
other business related degree, with a minimum Second Upper degree class;
·
Membership to professional bodies
(ICPAK/IIA) highly desirable;
·
Full professional qualification:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA K) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
and/or ACCA;
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Minimum of B+ in KCSE;
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MBA or CISA will be added advantage;
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At least 7 years audit experience;
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Results oriented and ability to meet
strict deadlines;
·
Good analytical and problem solving
skills;
·
High level of independence and
integrity;
·
Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills;
·
Possess exemplary report writing
skills.
How to Apply