Our client is a multi-disciplinary property and real estate company based in Nairobi, Kenya providing property consultancy and real estate agency .They are seeking to hire a Property Manager to join their team.
The property manager is responsible for the overall management of assigned residential, industrial or commercial properties to satisfy the requirements of the ownership and tenants, to preserve and increase the value and integrity of the properties and to meet the financial objectives of the ownership and management.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Marketing
implement marketing initiatives to achieve occupancy goals
manage and control advertising budgets
advertise and fill vacancies
obtain referrals from existing tenants
process applications and follow up with applicants
promote and show properties to prospective tenants
interview, qualify and place tenants
maintain updated availability reports
keep rental at optimum capacity
maintain in-depth knowledge of market conditions
Administrative
negotiate, prepare and enforce leases
complete all required paperwork for new tenants
collect security deposits
ensure the premises is ready for new occupants
maintain all statutory required records
ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
enforce terms of rental agreements
Financial
establish appropriate rental rates by conducting market research, determining costs and
considering profit goals
prepare and distribute monthly statements
ensure timely payments and collections
minimize rental arrears
coordinate default proceedings
schedule expenditures
prepare annual budgets
analyze and correct budget variances
keep accurate and up-to-date financial records
prepare weekly and monthly financial reports
Tenant/Resident Relations
orient new tenants to the property
investigate and resolve resident complaints and concerns in a timely and efficient manner
enforce occupancy policies and procedures
maintain timely communications with residents and tenants
Maintenance
monitor and complete maintenance and repairs timeously and cost-effectively
ensure security of premises and maintain security devices
organize incoming and outgoing inspections and prepare inspection reports
implement preventative maintenance programs
oversee capital improvement projects
negotiate and manage contracts with outside vendors
Staff Management
hire, train and evaluate property staff
direct and control all personnel and resources to ensure property is properly maintained
and owner objectives met
Any other duty which the employer may designate.
Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree Real estate/management or a related field is required. In order to succeed in this role, you will need excellent communication skills and the ability to report on work done .
Degree/Advanced Diploma in Business, Real estate or related field.
Registration by Estate Agents Registration Board Will be an added advantage.
Must be able to perform under pressure
. Previous experience in accounts and property management -related role is a plus
