{"id":105906,"date":"2026-08-05T06:28:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T06:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/manager-reit\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T06:28:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T06:28:27","slug":"manager-reit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/manager-reit\/","title":{"rendered":"Manager REIT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Manager REIT\", \"description\": \"Purpose of the job\\nSupports the Senior\u00a0Manager REITs\u00a0with execution of investment strategies and REIT Management activities as guided by the scheme documents of the ASA\u00a0I-REIT, regulatory requirements and the Group\u2019s policies. The\u00a0Manager\u00a0I-REIT\u00a0will\u00a0be required\u00a0to provide business recommendations to the AIML\u00a0Executive\u00a0Director and the\u00a0I-REIT\u00a0Investment Committee so that performance criteria are consistently met. The\u00a0I-REIT Manager\u00a0ultimately supports\u00a0the delivery of returns for the investors.\\nRole and Responsibilities\\nAcquisitions\\nManage\u00a0acquisition of\u00a0stabilized properties\u00a0from\u00a0the ASA\u00a0D-REIT\u00a0the ASA I-REIT\u00a0has the right\u00a0of\u00a0first offer.\\nCapital Raising\\nUpdate the\u00a0Investor Relations team on funding requirements.\\nSupporting fund raising through attending meetings with funders\u00a0and\u00a0roadshows.\\nSupport in preparing debt\/equity financing applications,\u00a0investment memoranda,\u00a0documentation\u00a0and\u00a0subsequent\u00a0tracking and preparation of funding requests.\\nManagement of the debt and equity drawdown processes as\u00a0relevant.\\nLeverage existing business relationships of the Group to grow the investor base.\\nDue Diligence co-ordination between AIML, lenders, REIT investors, legal\u00a0teams\u00a0and other advisors involved.\\nApplication for Technical Assistance Facilities TAF where necessary and management of the same.\\nResearch\\nUndertake extensive market research on REITs, real\u00a0estate\u00a0and related aspects.\\nMaintain the research database of AIML.\\nValuation and Investment Appraisals\\nCo-ordinate valuation of the\u00a0I-REIT\u00a0properties.\\nManage the design and development of complex financial models for real estate projects and other projects from time to\u00a0time\u00a0as necessary.\\nCo-ordinate regular financial appraisals\u00a0of\u00a0properties and I-REIT\u00a0business.\\nKeeping abreast of the latest modeling, valuations and forecasting tools and international standards and best practice.\\nFinancial Covenants and Reporting\\nManagement of financial covenants.\\nPrepare\u00a0regular\u00a0reports\u00a0on\u00a0the\u00a0performance of the\u00a0properties.\\nDevelop and implement strategic business plans for each asset that will govern its daily operations.\\nScheduled\/ad hoc reporting to clients\u00a0incorporating economic and market overview, portfolio valuation and performance and strategy for the respective funds.\\nCo-ordinate with relevant functions to ensure\u00a0timely\u00a0and\u00a0accurate\u00a0reporting to regulators CMA\/ RBA as\u00a0appropriate.\\nCo-ordinate the preparation of the annual\u00a0and semi-annual\u00a0report.\\nMaking presentations to\u00a0AIML\u00a0Board\u00a0committees and REIT\u00a0Trustees.\\nREIT Establishment\\nSupport the Senior Asset Manager in preparing applications and documentation for establishment of REITs in line with the company-wide strategy.\\nAdministration and Relationship Management\\nManaging property\/project visits for investors, prospective\u00a0investors\u00a0and other stakeholders.\\nLead the annual budget, business planning, and re-forecasting process for the\u00a0I-REIT.\\nEnsure all documentation\u00a0regarding\u00a0REIT management\u00a0are\u00a0complete and up to date.\\nLiaise with Operations\/Finance function to ensure that\u00a0REIT\u00a0fees are paid promptly.\\nUndertake orientation for\u00a0new staff\u00a0members as assigned.\\nGlobal Equity Raising\\nSupport the Group in the set-up of a permanent equity vehicle to aggregate global capital.\\nAdvise\u00a0management of effective risk hedging strategies on associated transactions.\\nLead the post-close process including ensuring satisfaction of conditions precedent to ensure\u00a0timely\u00a0drawdowns.\\nParticipating and supporting equity fund raising through preparation of funding applications, investment memoranda, and roadshow presentations where\u00a0appropriate.\\nSupport the Group in\u00a0the optimization\u00a0of its balance sheet.\\nTechnical Assistance TA Facilities\\nLead the sourcing of TA facilities to offset the impact of transaction costs and aid the business capacity-building initiatives.\\nDesign and management of TA facilities budgets.\\nWorking with the ESG Manager to ensure\u00a0timely\u00a0development impact reporting to TA providers.\\nProblem Solving\u00a0Detail orientation and planning\u00a0Employee Development\u00a0Managing Performance\u00a0Decision Making\u00a0Creative & Tactical Thinking\\nQualifications\\nUniversity degree in Business, Finance,\u00a0Accounting\u00a0or related business discipline.\\nA Professional Finance Qualification, such as a CFA, CAIA, an\u00a0MBA\u00a0or\u00a0equivalent\u00a0is preferred.\\nCompliant with the CISI and\/or ICIFA certification requirements.\\nAt least 5 years in an analytical capacity in the investment space.\\nStrong numerical and analytical skills \u2013 experience with financial modelling is preferred.\\nSelf-starter with\u00a0a go-getter\u00a0attitude and a desire to hold themselves accountable.\\nHigh personal and professional integrity and strong work ethics.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-04\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Acorn Holdings Africa\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-18T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Acorn Holdings Africa<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-18<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Purpose of the job<br \/>Supports the Senior\u00a0Manager REITs\u00a0with execution of investment strategies and REIT Management activities as guided by the scheme documents of the ASA\u00a0I-REIT, regulatory requirements and the Group\u2019s policies. The\u00a0Manager\u00a0I-REIT\u00a0will\u00a0be required\u00a0to provide business recommendations to the AIML\u00a0Executive\u00a0Director and the\u00a0I-REIT\u00a0Investment Committee so that performance criteria are consistently met. The\u00a0I-REIT Manager\u00a0ultimately supports\u00a0the delivery of returns for the investors.<br \/>Role and Responsibilities<br \/>Acquisitions<br \/>Manage\u00a0acquisition of\u00a0stabilized properties\u00a0from\u00a0the ASA\u00a0D-REIT\u00a0the ASA I-REIT\u00a0has the right\u00a0of\u00a0first offer.<br \/>Capital Raising<br \/>Update the\u00a0Investor Relations team on funding requirements.<br \/>Supporting fund raising through attending meetings with funders\u00a0and\u00a0roadshows.<br \/>Support in preparing debt\/equity financing applications,\u00a0investment memoranda,\u00a0documentation\u00a0and\u00a0subsequent\u00a0tracking and preparation of funding requests.<br \/>Management of the debt and equity drawdown processes as\u00a0relevant.<br \/>Leverage existing business relationships of the Group to grow the investor base.<br \/>Due Diligence co-ordination between AIML, lenders, REIT investors, legal\u00a0teams\u00a0and other advisors involved.<br \/>Application for Technical Assistance Facilities TAF where necessary and management of the same.<br \/>Research<br \/>Undertake extensive market research on REITs, real\u00a0estate\u00a0and related aspects.<br \/>Maintain the research database of AIML.<br \/>Valuation and Investment Appraisals<br \/>Co-ordinate valuation of the\u00a0I-REIT\u00a0properties.<br \/>Manage the design and development of complex financial models for real estate projects and other projects from time to\u00a0time\u00a0as necessary.<br \/>Co-ordinate regular financial appraisals\u00a0of\u00a0properties and I-REIT\u00a0business.<br \/>Keeping abreast of the latest modeling, valuations and forecasting tools and international standards and best practice.<br \/>Financial Covenants and Reporting<br \/>Management of financial covenants.<br \/>Prepare\u00a0regular\u00a0reports\u00a0on\u00a0the\u00a0performance of the\u00a0properties.<br \/>Develop and implement strategic business plans for each asset that will govern its daily operations.<br \/>Scheduled\/ad hoc reporting to clients\u00a0incorporating economic and market overview, portfolio valuation and performance and strategy for the respective funds.<br \/>Co-ordinate with relevant functions to ensure\u00a0timely\u00a0and\u00a0accurate\u00a0reporting to regulators CMA\/ RBA as\u00a0appropriate.<br \/>Co-ordinate the preparation of the annual\u00a0and semi-annual\u00a0report.<br \/>Making presentations to\u00a0AIML\u00a0Board\u00a0committees and REIT\u00a0Trustees.<br \/>REIT Establishment<br \/>Support the Senior Asset Manager in preparing applications and documentation for establishment of REITs in line with the company-wide strategy.<br \/>Administration and Relationship Management<br \/>Managing property\/project visits for investors, prospective\u00a0investors\u00a0and other stakeholders.<br \/>Lead the annual budget, business planning, and re-forecasting process for the\u00a0I-REIT.<br \/>Ensure all documentation\u00a0regarding\u00a0REIT management\u00a0are\u00a0complete and up to date.<br \/>Liaise with Operations\/Finance function to ensure that\u00a0REIT\u00a0fees are paid promptly.<br \/>Undertake orientation for\u00a0new staff\u00a0members as assigned.<br \/>Global Equity Raising<br \/>Support the Group in the set-up of a permanent equity vehicle to aggregate global capital.<br \/>Advise\u00a0management of effective risk hedging strategies on associated transactions.<br \/>Lead the post-close process including ensuring satisfaction of conditions precedent to ensure\u00a0timely\u00a0drawdowns.<br \/>Participating and supporting equity fund raising through preparation of funding applications, investment memoranda, and roadshow presentations where\u00a0appropriate.<br \/>Support the Group in\u00a0the optimization\u00a0of its balance sheet.<br \/>Technical Assistance TA Facilities<br \/>Lead the sourcing of TA facilities to offset the impact of transaction costs and aid the business capacity-building initiatives.<br \/>Design and management of TA facilities budgets.<br \/>Working with the ESG Manager to ensure\u00a0timely\u00a0development impact reporting to TA providers.<br \/>Problem Solving\u00a0Detail orientation and planning\u00a0Employee Development\u00a0Managing Performance\u00a0Decision Making\u00a0Creative &#038; Tactical Thinking<br \/>Qualifications<br \/>University degree in Business, Finance,\u00a0Accounting\u00a0or related business discipline.<br \/>A Professional Finance Qualification, such as a CFA, CAIA, an\u00a0MBA\u00a0or\u00a0equivalent\u00a0is preferred.<br \/>Compliant with the CISI and\/or ICIFA certification requirements.<br \/>At least 5 years in an analytical capacity in the investment space.<br \/>Strong numerical and analytical skills \u2013 experience with financial modelling is preferred.<br \/>Self-starter with\u00a0a go-getter\u00a0attitude and a desire to hold themselves accountable.<br \/>High personal and professional integrity and strong work ethics.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to Acorn Holdings Africa on hris.peoplehum.com to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/apply-now\/1296423\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-18 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Acorn Holdings Africa Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-08-18 Job Description Purpose of the jobSupports the Senior\u00a0Manager REITs\u00a0with execution of investment strategies and REIT Management activities as guided by the scheme documents of the ASA\u00a0I-REIT, regulatory requirements and the Group\u2019s policies. 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