Facilities Officer at Wave Accounting Inc

Ouagadougou, Centre, Burkina Faso -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Facilities Management, Office Management, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Leadership Skills, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Stakeholder Management, Technical Operations, Regulatory Compliance, Vendor Management, Event Organization, Inventory Management, Team Supervision, Layout Planning

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 We’re looking for a Facilities Officer who loves getting into the details to effectively get things done. You will oversee and maintain Wave's buildings, operational areas, parking areas, and specialized equipment. You will also be required to coordinate with third-party service providers that Wave uses to maintain its property. In this role, you'll; Maintain clean, tidy, and well-organized office environments. Ensure general upkeep of facilities, buildings, and equipment. Manage room bookings for meetings and training sessions. Support office efficiency through layout planning, equipment procurement, moves, expansions, or reconfigurations. Coordinate and track maintenance work orders. Supervise a team of contractors (cleaning, landscaping, painting, repairs). Address building, connectivity, and maintenance issues in offices and housing. Conduct regular inspections of facilities and grounds. Make sure assets and buildings comply with local regulations and safety standards. Follow up on utility bill payments (electricity, water, internet, etc.). Be in charge of managing inventories and vendor relationships. Guarantee service continuity and cost control. Take care of arranging international travel. Organize internal events, meetings, and office lunches. Bring your support to the HR & Facilities Lead on all facility-related logistics. Oversee the company vehicle fleet and fuel consumption. Key details Location: You'll work from our office in Ouagadougou. Work authorization in Burkina Faso is required. This is a permanent position. Our salaries are competitive and calculated using a transparent formula. We offer generous health insurance for yourself and your dependents. We support working parents - we offer generous parental leave policies (26 weeks for mothers and 4 weeks for fathers) and subsidized childcare when you return to work. We help you live your fullest life now! We subsidize gym memberships and fitness classes. Airtime reimbursement. Free food and a beautiful office space. Requirements 3+ years of experience in Facilities, Office Management or in a similar position. A Degree or Diploma in business administration or a related field. Fluency in English, French, and local languages. Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles. Expertise in working with diverse stakeholders to achieve complex and challenging objectives. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and leadership skills. Good data analysis skills. You might be a good fit if you Demonstrate tenacity and a willingness to go the distance to get something done. Are well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices. 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. Are analytical in your approach to problems. Are excessively detail-oriented and seek to achieve excellence in everything you do. Have developed processes and training with minimal guidance and have implemented them in an office environment. Are a diplomatic team player who can also work autonomously. 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

The Facilities Officer will oversee and maintain Wave's buildings and operational areas, ensuring cleanliness and organization. They will coordinate with third-party service providers and manage maintenance work orders.