Facilities Officer at Wave Accounting Inc

Abidjan, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fluency In English, Fluency In French, Fluency In Local Languages, Facilities Management, Administration, Building Regulations, Office Maintenance, Organization, Self-Motivation, Problem Solving, Communication, Analytical Skills, Initiative, Contractor Management, Logistics, Equipment Management

Industry

Software Development

Description

Our mission We're making Africa the first cashless continent. In 2017, over half the population in Sub-Saharan Africa had no bank account. That's for good reason—the fees are too high, the closest branch can be miles away, and nobody takes cards. Without access to financial institutions, people are forced to keep their savings under the mattress. Small business owners rely on lenders who charge extortionate rates. Parents spend hours waiting in line to pay school fees in cash. We're solving this by building financial services that just work: no account fees, instantly available, and accepted everywhere. In places where electricity, water and roads don't always work, you can still send money with Wave. In 2017, we launched a mobile app in Senegal for cash deposit, withdrawal, and peer-to-peer and business payments. Now, we have millions of users across 9 countries and are growing fast. Our goal is to make Africa the first cashless continent and that's where you come in... How you'll help us achieve it Wave is now the largest financial institution in Senegal, with over 7 million users. And, we're still in the early days of our product roadmap and potential impact on people's everyday lives. Build the Future With Us — Become Our Next Facility Officer! As our Facility Officer, you’ll play a key role in keeping Wave’s spaces running smoothly and looking their best. You’ll be responsible for overseeing and maintaining our buildings and operational areas, including offices, departments, parking lots, and specialized equipment. You’ll also coordinate with third-party service providers as needed, ensuring that everything is safe, efficient, and well-maintained. In this role, you'll; Maintain a clean, tidy, and well-organised work environment in our offices. Ensure the general upkeep of its facilities and equipment. Look after the buildings and grounds of Wave properties. Maintain office efficiency by planning and executing the purchase of equipment, layout, and office systems in Côte d’Ivoire. Follow up on bill payments for facility utilities, including but not limited to office expenses (electricity, water, internet, etc.). Coordinate and log work orders, and occasionally assist with maintenance tasks. Be responsible for booking rooms for meetings and training sessions. Manage and supervise contractors who complete repairs and regular maintenance tasks, such as landscaping, cleaning, and painting. Address any building, connectivity, and office maintenance issues in the offices and Housing. Support the Office Manager with all logistics related to future office moves and changes, as well as facility management in Côte d’Ivoire, as needed. Responsible for ensuring that all assets consistently meet building regulations. Regularly inspect the facilities' grounds to know when an area needs any attention. Key details Location: You'll work from our office in Côte d’Ivoire. Work authorization is required in Côte d’Ivoire. This is a permanent position. Our salaries are competitive and calculated using a transparent formula. We run performance reviews twice a year and award bonuses to strong performers who have been with the company for more than 6 months. We offer generous health insurance for yourself and your dependents. We support working parents by offering 26 weeks of parental leave for mothers and 4 weeks for fathers, in addition to subsidized childcare when they return to work. Airtime reimbursement. Free food and a beautiful office space Requirements Fluency in English, French, and local languages. At least 3 years of experience in administration and facilities Management, ideally in an international environment. Bachelor's or General Certificate of Secondary Education with experience in building or construction. Basic knowledge of office plumbing and electricity. Highly organized, independent, and self-motivated. You might be a good fit if you Demonstrate tenacity and a willingness to go the distance to get something done. Are comfortable defaulting to over-communication and overreaching when it comes to coordination. Adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions and cope effectively with complexity and change. Have analytical in your approach to problems. Have developed processes and training with minimal guidance and have implemented them in an office environment. Demonstrate a strong sense of accountability and initiative. #LI-MS1 Our team We have a rapidly growing in-country team in Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Burkina Faso, The Gambia, Uganda, Niger, Sierra Leone, and Cameroon plus remote team members spread across the world. We're deeply passionate about our mission of bringing radically affordable financial services to the people who need them most. We foster autonomy for our employees. You'll own your projects at every stage, from understanding the problem to monitoring your solution in production. We raised the largest Series A in Africa in 2021. Our world-class investors, include Founders Fund, Sequoia Heritage, Stripe, Ribbit Capital, Y Combinator, and Partech Africa. We are on Y Combinator's top companies by revenue. How to apply Fill out the form below, and upload a resume in English and a cover letter describing your interest in Wave and the role. We review applications frequently and recommend that you apply to the role that most closely aligns with your skills, experience and career goals. Wave is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

As a Facilities Officer, you will oversee and maintain Wave's buildings and operational areas, ensuring they are safe, efficient, and well-maintained. You will coordinate with third-party service providers and manage contractors for repairs and maintenance tasks.