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Facilities Manager
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Facility Manager – Homescope Hostels, Nairobi
We are seeking an experienced Facility Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our hostel branch in Nairobi. The role is responsible for ensuring smooth coordination of front desk services, maintenance, security, and resident support while maintaining high service, safety, and efficiency standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage overall hostel operations, including front desk, maintenance, and resident services.
- Supervise and train staff to maintain high service standards.
- Oversee safety, security, and compliance with operational protocols.
- Coordinate maintenance and repairs to ensure facility upkeep.
- Monitor budgets, control costs, and track performance metrics.
- Handle escalated resident issues and ensure a positive living experience.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in facilities management or a similar role, with at least 1 year in a supervisory/managerial position.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of safety, risk management, and compliance protocols.
- Flexible availability, including weekends/holidays, and ability to respond to emergencies.
Core Competencies:
- Leadership and teamwork
- Decision-making and problem-solving
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- Quality service delivery and efficiency
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General Accountant
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The Accountant will be responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payments, expense allocation, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance with company policies. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who thrives under pressure, can handle multiple urgent requests, and ensures accuracy in every transaction.
Key Responsibilities
1. Payment Processing & Vendor Management
- Obtain and verify requisitions from Facility Managers and other departments.
- Create purchase orders for vendors and service providers.
- Accurately enter supplier invoices with item descriptions, quantities, and rates.
- Allocate expenses to the correct branch and expense codes.
- Process payments for various categories, including:
- Repairs and maintenance
- Rent, student transport refunds, and tokens
- Office expenses and regular service providers
- Attach and organize supporting documentation for all payments.
- Maintain accurate filing systems (both electronic and physical).
2. Financial Record Keeping & Reporting
- Ensure all transactions are properly captured in the accounting system.
- Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Track pending payments and ensure timely clearance.
- Prepare periodic financial and management reports for review.
- Support preparation of audit schedules and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
3. Expense Control & Monitoring
- Monitor branch-level expenditures to ensure budget compliance.
- Ensure correct coding of expenses to prevent misallocations.
- Provide timely updates to management on cash flow and payment obligations.
4. Systems & Process Improvement
- Identify bottlenecks in the payment and approval process.
- Suggest and implement measures to improve efficiency in financial operations.
- Ensure accurate documentation and audit trail for all financial transactions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA qualification (at least Section 2 or equivalent).
- Minimum 1–3 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a busy, multi-branch organization.
- Proven experience in vendor management and payment processing.
- High attention to detail with ability to handle large volumes of transactions.
- Strong organizational and time management skills; able to work under pressure with competing priorities.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
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