Role Description

This is an internship role for an Accounting Intern at Canaan Developers Limited Kenya. The Accounting Intern will be responsible for assisting with financial statements, using accounting software, finance tasks, analyzing data, and journal entries. This is an on-site role located in Nairobi County, Kenya.

Qualifications


Financial Statements, Journal Entries... (Accounting), and Analytical Skills
Experience with Accounting Software
Strong understanding of finance principles
Ability to analyze data and trends
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field more

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Support and Documentation


Assist in the preparation and filing of documents for company registration and title conversions.
Conduct initial reviews of sale agreements, title transfers, and charge documents.
Maintain accurate records of project licenses, including NCC, NEMA, and NCA approvals.
Track and document the progress of zoning changes, title... registrations, and other regulatory requirements.


Sales Documentation and Compliance


Ensure accurate documentation of buyer details and agreements, including reservation forms and KYC.
Coordinate with external counsel on agreement timelines and provide updates to stakeholders.
Organize and maintain electronic and physical records of all agreements and legal documents.


Project Closing Support


Coordinate with surveyors and external counsel on sectional title registrations and issuance.
Prepare drafts of common area bylaws and contracts for facility management.
Facilitate the transition of management duties to sectional corporations.


Contract Administration


Draft contracts, including employment agreements and SLAs, under supervision.
Assist in the development and maintenance of the contract management system.


Litigation and Risk Management Support


Prepare summaries and documentation for ongoing disputes or litigation.
Liaise with external counsel to ensure timely submission of court documents and fee negotiations.


Compliance and Training


Assist in the development of data protection templates and compliance frameworks.
Coordinate training sessions on compliance requirements for employees.


Qualifications and Skills


Bachelor’s degree in Law is an added advantage.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a legal or corporate environment.
Familiarity with real estate and regulatory compliance processes is preferred.
Strong organizational, communication, and research skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal management software. more

MECHANICAL COORDINATOR ROLE
The Mechanical Coordinator (MC) will be working as part of the project management team, reporting to the Technical Manager. The jobholder is responsible for all aspects of the CDL projects relating to mechanical building services. The role includes the management of the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) team to ensure that the day-to-day duties are performed... professionally and expeditiously to support the ongoing progress of all CDL projects.
Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree/ Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in mechanical engineering
Previous experience in mechanical building installations; HVAC, firefighting, plumbing and drainage, solar water heating systems, and swimming pool installations
Design, Bills of Quantity preparation and tendering
Excellent technical and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated and promote teamwork
Project management skills
Skills in engineering software i.e. AUTOCAD, ArchiCAD, MS Project

Competencies and Skills

Excellent organizational skills with abilities to multi-task under tight deadlines.
Strong communicational, interpersonal & negotiation skills.
Confident & enthusiasm
Excellent project planning skills
Flexible & adaptable within various situations
Cooperative & supportive team player
Excellent written & verbal communication skills more

Summary of the role
Canaan Developers Ltd, a leading firm in the real estate/construction sector seeks to hire a Business Development Manager to help it expand its business and clientele.  This role will be the lead in revenue generation in the  firm.  The job holder will initiate, formulate, conceptualize and prepare financing for new projects and ensure consistency in project launches.  In... addition to applying an effective sales strategy to maximize on revenue for the firm.
Responsibilities and duties

Driving sustainable financial growth through boosting sales and forging strong relationships with clients and other partners such as financiers.
Participating in the corporate periodic strategy and business planning workshops. This preparation includes lessons learned, expected financial returns, previous planning period performance (actual vs planned) assessment, market assessment, external environment assessment, competitiveness and positioning assessment, shortlisted new ideas, emerging trends and future projections in the real estate markets.
Analysing project suitability with Head of Finance, undertaking cost analysis and profitability analysis on projects identified by the company
Conducting market research to collect data and draw inferences to arrive at decision points, considering the overall strategic direction of the firm
Conducting due diligence on potential partners and recommending the same to the Chief Operations Officer for review and approval.
Ensuring that newly identified opportunities are in line with risk management and diversification strategies.
Preparing ad-hoc reports/briefs on strategic initiatives and opportunities.

Skills and competencies

Excellent skills in revenue generation
Strong negotiation skills – persuasive motivation
Networking – establish, develop and maintain a wide range of high-end contacts
Well updated and conversant with global trends focusing on real estate
Proactive, Excellent communication skills – ability to gain influence
Excellent in preparation of PowerPoint presentations
Analytical – ability to analyse situations and make appropriate recommendations
Ability to work independently, Accuracy and attention to detail

Qualifications and experience

University degree in Business/Marketing or related field
At least 7 years’ experience in sales and marketing field
Real estate sales experience is highly desired more