Estate Manager

Vacancy Number: 19702
Location: Accra, Ghana
Date Posted: 12 December, 2022
Job Expires: 15 December, 2022

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic, innovative and level-headed Estate Manager to contribute to and lead the implementation of an estate strategy for the Company.

Working in partnership with Top Management to manage all aspects of the Company’s properties including upkeep, care, maintenance, security, health and safety and facilities management in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate should be highly organized and have a keen eye for details. Ultimately, a top-notch estate manager should be able to efficiently manage multiple projects and ensure that the estate’s business ventures generate profit.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Contribution to the preparation of estate plans for the company; to lead to the implementation of these plans within the Company to deliver the corporate objectives.
  • Developing and implementing building projects. Paying particular attention to regulatory requirements, quality, compliance with agreed specifications and safety.
  • Completion of annual maintenance inspections and condition surveys.
  • Ensuring that buildings are properly cleaned and that grounds are properly maintained, using internal staff and external contractors as appropriate.
  • Proactive engagement and management of professional contractor services, to ensure that services are procured in line with financial/procurement regulations and the delivery of high-quality and cost-efficient services in line with contract specifications.
  • Immediately report problems/failures that may impact the estate and/or its visitors, clients/customers to the Line Manager.
  • Ensuring that accurate and detailed floor and site plans are kept and updated.
  • Managing the daily operations of the estate including staff schedules, upkeep and bookings.
  • Carry out marketing activities- this includes social media communication aimed at building a positive image, improving public perception and encouraging community engagement.
  • Ensuring that all estates and facilities management systems, processes and practices are consistent, synchronised and coordinated to achieve maximum efficiencies.
  • Developing and ensuring implementation and maintaining of easily accessible and auditable business management software, records for asset maintenance and management, including records of inspections, maintenance requests, complaints, costs and repairs.
  • Ensuring that fire risk assessments and other statutory and non-statutory testing and inspections are completed in a timely manner and by staff/ contractors who are appropriately qualified

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Property Management, Business Administration or similar.
  • Experience in property management including coordinating housekeeping, maintenance and renovations.
  • Great leadership and project management abilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong leadership abilities and good time management skills.
  • The ability to be on call at all times, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Real estate, project management or similar.
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ACCOUNTANT

Vacancy Number: 6563
Location: Accra, Ghana
Date Posted: 6 April, 2021
Job Expires: 13 April, 2021

Our Client is a reputable growing real estate company incorporated under the Laws of Ghana, specializing in the provision of quality and affordable housing for both residential and commercial use. The Accountant will be responsible for managing and the reporting of financial information for an organization.

Will report to the Managing Director

Our client is seeking to fill the vacancy in the below mentioned role.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Develop great banking relations and minimize finance costs.
  • Supervise cash management reports pertaining to cash receipts.
  • Updates insurance register, process payment letters to banks and comply with company procedures.
  • Maintain great relationships with bank account payables and ensures that they are paid on time and accurately.
  • Account for and track receivables including outstanding repayment schedules and any required collection actions.
  • Ensure tax (PAYE), Tier 1 contributions are properly assessed and paid to the Ghana Revenue
  • Authority, SSNIT and Trustees respectively on time.
  • Reviews reconciliation of petty cash. Maintains fixed asset register and run monthly depreciations.
  • Prepares a cash flow forecast and managing income and expenditure against bank balance.
  • Ensure the preparation of monthly Value Added Tax Returns and Quarterly Self Assessed Corporate Income Tax returns to the Ghana Revenue Authority.
  • Calculation of Accruals and Prepayments and posting relevant
  • Journal Vouchers. Ensures timely and accurate preparation of bank accounts reconciliations,
  • account analysis, balance sheet reconciliations and related party accounts reconciliations for
  • accuracy and completeness. Investigate and resolve inter-company mismatches.
  • Ensures that the company follow the law on taxes and audits.
  • Prepares and submits monthly and quarterly cash flow statements and Minimum Liquidity statements to Security and Exchange Commission.
  • Production of monthly, quarterly and annual financial accounts, and reports to management and the board of directors. Performing basic office tasks, such as filing, data entry, answering phones, processing the mail, etc.
  • Handling communications with clients and vendors via phone, email, and in-person.
  • Processing transactions, issuing checks, and updating ledgers, budgets, etc.
  • Preparing financial reports.
  • Assisting with audits, fact checks, and resolving discrepancies.
  • Assist in the management and execution of due diligence processes
  • Any ad-hoc duties needed.

 

Qualification

  • A Degree in Accounting
  • Professional qualification in ACCA or similar will be considered a plus
  • Minimum of 5 years working as the main accountant or 2 years post professional qualification with managerial experience
  • Must have 2 years’ experience in managerial role.
  • Experience in the Real Estate Industry highly recommended
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CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

Vacancy Number: 6316
Location: Accra
Date Posted: 23 February, 2021
Job Expires: 3 March, 2021

Our Client is a reputable growing real estate company incorporated under the Laws of Ghana, specializing in the provision of quality and affordable housing for both residential and commercial use.
The business is looking to enhance its cadre of professionals as follows:

Job Objectives:
To enhance the success of our projects by overseeing all construction projects by discussing project objectives, needs and budgets with senior management.
Key Responsibilities:
• Prospecting for projects
• Coordination of project development activities
• Managing the organisational structure, workflow and operating procedures
• Managing our technical partners
• Existing and New client management
• Collaborate with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project
• Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements
• Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities
• Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met
• Acquire equipment and material and monitor stocks to timely handle inadequacies
• Hire contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities
• Supervise the work of laborers, mechanics etc. and give them guidance when needed
• Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues
• Developing new strategies to increase growth in revenue in line with company’s strategic directions and plans
• Manage procedures/project development activities for office locations outside of Ghana
• Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options
• Develop plans for purchasing equipment, services, and supplies
• Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts
• Ensure that the products and supplies are high quality
• Maintain and update a list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development
• Work with team members and procurement manager to complete duties as needed

Key Requirements:
• BSc/BA in engineering, building science or relevant field
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a construction manager or similar
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
• Project Management knowledge or certification

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