Real Estate Company General Manager Job in Kenya

General Manager – Real Estate Company
 

Job Ref: 191/01/2016
 

Our client, a real estate company in Kenya is seeking a General Manager
 

Job Profile: The General Manager shall be the senior most management and administrative officer and shall be responsible to the board of directors for the development and execution of the company’s long term strategy with a view to creating maximum value for the shareholders. 

The General Manager shall be ultimately responsible for all day to day management decisions and for implementing the company’s long and short term plans in accordance with the direction and policies established by the board. 

 

He shall act as a direct liaison between the board and the management of the company and shall communicate to the board on behalf of the management. 

He shall also communicate on behalf of the company to shareholders, employees, government authorities, other stakeholders and the public.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To lead in conjunction with the board, the development of the company’s strategies.


• To help the board articulate its own role and accountabilities and that of its committees and individual members, and help evaluate performance regularly.


• To lead and oversee the implementation of the company’s long term and short term plans in accordance with its strategy.


• To ensure the company is appropriately organized and staffed and to have authority to hire and terminate staff as necessary to enable it achieve the approved strategy. 


• To ensure the expenditures of the company are within the authorized annual budget. He shall also oversee the fiscal activities of the organization including budgeting, reporting and audit.


• To assess the principal risks of the company and ensure that these risks are being monitored and managed.


• To ensure effective internal controls and management information systems are in place.


• To ensure the company has appropriate systems to enable it to conduct its activities both lawfully and ethically.


• To ensure that the company maintains high standards of corporate citizenship and social responsibility whenever it does business.


• To act as a liaison between the management and the board of directors.


• To communicate effectively and serve as the company’s chief spokesman with and to the shareholders, employees, government authorities, other stakeholders and the public.


• To keep abreast of all material undertakings and activities of the company and all material external factors affecting the company and to ensure that processes and systems are in place to ensure that the board and management of the company are adequately informed.


• To ensure that the directors are properly informed and that sufficient information is provided to the board to enable the directors to form appropriate judgments.


• To ensure compliance by the company to all relevant laws and regulations.


• To ensure the integrity of all public disclosures by the company.


• To request that special meetings of the board be called when appropriate.


• In consultation with the board chairman, to determine the date, time and location of periodic meetings of shareholders and to develop the agenda for the meeting.


• To sit in committees of the board where appropriate as determined by the board.


• To abide by specific internally established control systems and authorities, to lead by personal example and encourage all employees to conduct their activities in accordance with all applicable laws and the company’s standards and policies, including its environmental, safety and health policies.


• Any other duties as assigned by the board from time to time.

Abilities:

• This is a high stress position and its holder should be able to handle detailed and complex concepts and problems, balance multiple tasks simultaneously and make rapid decisions on administrative issues.


• He/she should be able to establish strong and appropriate relationships with the board, committees, volunteers, staff and clients; and develop smooth and constructive relationships with executive colleagues, outside agencies, organizations and individuals.


• He/she should be able to plan and meet deadlines, and maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the demands of executive management, and should be able to work long and irregular hours.


• He/she should be able to convey a professional and positive image and attitude regarding the company, and should demonstrate commitment to continued professional growth and development.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in law, land economics (real estate management)


• Project management and with a postgraduate master’s degree in related field.


• Vast Real Estate experience


• A minimum of 5 years work experience in a senior management position in similar industry


• Proof of business savvy, leadership skills and commitment to results.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their online application on or before 15th January 2016 at http://goo.gl/T8sryH