Recruitment by FJRA, Nairobi, Kenya

Fourways Junction is a gated community along Kiambu road.

The Fourways Junction Residents Association (FJRA) is recruiting a Plumber.

Job Summary: Reporting to the Estate Manager, the Plumber will be responsible to carry out routine checks and fix all plumbing issues in the estate.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

·         Carrying out routine checks for repairs and maintenance of water and drainage system

·         Supervising repairing and maintaining water supply systems

·         Monitoring and regulating usage of water

·         Coordinating repairs and plumbing maintenance works

·         Keeping records relating to plumbing works

Person Specifications

·         Served in the grade of Artisan I or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years

·         Certificate in Government Trade Test Grade I or equivalent

·         Proven integrity and ability as reflected in work performance and results

·         Prioritization skills

·         Attention to detail

·         Proactive and results oriented

·         Honesty and Accountability

·         Able to relate well with all people

·         Team player

Electrician.

Job Summary: Reporting to the Estate Manager, The Electrician will be responsible for carrying out routine checks and fixing all electrical issues in the estate.

Responsibilities

·         Daily checking the electrical/electronic status of all equipment and lighting

·         Service, repair and maintain all electrical machinery and lighting within the estate

·         Involved in purchasing of relevant spare parts

·         Ensuring efficiency in power usage including maintaining common area meters in functional use

·         Detecting and reporting any illegal connections

·         Ensure availability when required

·         Ensure that all the interior and exterior estate electrical, electronic works and lighting conform to the acceptable standards

·         Report any malfunctioning of equipment

Persons Specifications

·         Diploma or certificate Electrical/Electronic Engineering

·         3 years’ experience in the electrical maintenance field

·         Experience in electronic/electrical servicing or maintenance

·         Ability to work under pressure

·         Must be able to work with little or no supervision

·         Resolving problems efficiently, quickly, and in a timely manner.

·         Adaptable and flexible

·         Able to relate well with all people

·         Team player

Estate Manager.

Job Summary: Reporting to the FJRA Estate Committee, the Estate Manager will be overall responsible for the Estate Management.

He/she will manage all the affairs of running the estate including communication, inspection, coordinating service providers, maintenance, book keeping including billings and collections, reports and supervising all staff members.

Responsibilities

·         Responding to general inquiries and requirements/requests from/to the Estate

·         Conducting Inspection of the Estate shared infrastructure

·         Preparing periodic property management reports

·         Responsible for maintenance and repairs

·         Acting as a liaison between the Estate and the various clients (tenants & owners)

·         Collection and collation of data and information relating to the Estate

·         Ensuring implementation of goals, objectives, directives or duties set by the Estate Committee

·         Reporting/updating the management on departmental performance

·         Involved in identifying and retaining quality service providers

·         Ensuring prompt communication to internal stake holder queries

·         Timely billing and service charge collection

·         Control of property management related costs

·         Management of external stake holders and service providers

Person Specifications

·         Excellent management skills

·         Strong Emotional Intelligence

·         Attention to detail

·         Degree/Diploma in Real Estate/Facilities Management or any other relevant discipline

·         Membership in EARB or ISK an added advantage

·         Minimum of 3 years’ experience in real estate with a minimum of 3 years in property management

·         Ability to detect inconsistencies

·         Strong administrative background

·         Proactive and results oriented

·         Honest and with good accountability

·         Pleasant & positive attitude

·         Professional

·         Excellent communication skills – both written and oral

·         Proactive, confident and focused

·         Strong team player

Deputy Estate Manager.

Job Summary: Reporting to the Estate Manager, the Deputy Estate Manager will assist in the overall running of the Estate.

This includes communication, inspection, coordinating service providers, maintenance, billings and collections, reports and supervising other staff members.

Responsibilities

·         Principal assistant to the Estate Manager

·         Manage the Estate in the absence of the Estate Manager

·         Handle inquiries and requirements/requests from/to the Estate

·         Conducting inspection of shared infrastructure

·         Preparing property management reports

·         Oversee maintenance and repairs

·         Assist as liaison between the Estate and the various clients (tenants & owners)

·         Collection and collation of data and information relating to the Estate

·         Assist in identifying and retaining quality service providers

·         Communicating to internal stake holder queries

·         Timely and accurate billing and service charge collection

·         Coordinate with external stake holders and service providers

Person Specifications

·         Strong supervisory skills

·         Keen attention to detail

·         Degree/Diploma in Real Estate/Facilities Management or any other relevant discipline

·         Minimum of 2 years’ experience in real estate with a minimum of 1 year in property management

·         Strong administrator

·         Proactive

·         Pleasant & positive demeanour

·         Professionalism

·         Excellent communication skills – both written and oral

·         Proactive, confident and focused

·         Strong team player

Accountant.

Job Summary: Reporting to the Estate Manager, the Accountant will be responsible for the prudent management of all financial matters relating to the estate management. This will include billing, collection, payments, book keeping, statutory payments, registrations and reporting.

Responsibilities

·         Ensure the estate meets all finance and accounting requirements

·         Prepare, verify and process invoices

·         Checking incoming payments

·         Prepare budgets and maintain expenses within budget

·         Check data accuracy

·         Following up on outstanding customer balances

·         Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger

·         Post customer payments on the ledger or accounting software

·         Respond to client/stakeholder/supplier enquiries

·         Accurate posting and receipting

·         Maintain accurate data

·         Follow up with payments

Person Specification

·         At least CPA Section 4

·         A degree in Accounting or Finance will be an added advantage

·         3 years’ relevant experience in a busy accounting office

·         Able to supervise

·         Confident

·         Experience in working with Accounting software i.e. QuickBooks, Sage Pastel

·         Experience with bookkeeping practices

·         Understanding of filing systems

·         Knowledge of accounting rules and legislation

·         Ability to detect inconsistencies

·         Ability to plan and prioritise

·         Strong administrative background

·         Excellent attention to detail

·         Proactive and results oriented

·         Honesty and Accountability

·         Must be professional

·         Excellent communication skills; both written and oral

·         Proactive, confident and focused

·         Team player

Accounts Assistant.

Job Summary: Reporting to the Estate Manager, the Accounts Assistant will assist the Accountant with prudent management of all financial matters relating to the estate management. This will include assisting with billing, collection, payments, book keeping, statutory payments, registrations and reporting.

Responsibilities

·         Assist with the preparation, verification and processing of invoices

·         Checking incoming payments

·         Check data accuracy in orders and invoices

·         Following up on outstanding customer balances

·         Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger as assigned

·         Post customer payments on the ledger or accounting software

·         Respond to client/stakeholder/supplier enquiries

·         Accurate posting and receipting as assigned

·         Maintain accurate data

·         Follow up with payments

Person Specification

·         At least CPA Section 2

·         A degree in Accounting or Finance will be an added advantage

·         1 years’ experience in a busy accounting department

·         Experience in working with Accounting software i.e. QuickBooks, Sage Pastel

·         Experience with bookkeeping practices

·         Good knowledge of accounting rules and legislation

·         Ability to plan and prioritise

·         Strong administrative background

·         Keen attention to detail

·         Honesty and Accountability

·         Excellent communication skills; both written and oral

·         A good team player

Interested candidates should email their CV, quoting the job title in the email subject to careers@fanisi.net on or before Monday 1st April 2019.

Only those shortlisted will be contacted.