Property Manager at Recours Four Kenya Consultants Ltd

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