Senior Finance & Operations Officer 

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Industry: Consulting
Description: Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Summit Recruitment & Search Africa has been the leading African Recruitment and Search Agency, delivering world class Talent Sourcing, Executive Search, Recruitment and HR Solutions across the continent. Our expertise spans across all regions of Africa, including Northern Africa, Southern Africa, Eastern Africa, Western Africa, and Central Africa. We have clients ranging from Multi-nationals, Non-profit, SME’s and start up organisations wishing to attract and retain outstanding individuals across a variety of business sectors. ,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,Because we are based in Africa, we have the local expertise and knowledge, assisted by our international portfolio of psychometric assessment tools, to ensure that the right individuals are sourced and become an asset to your organisation.
Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

 

Assist in the preparation and monitoring of program and event budgets.

 

Track expenditures, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with financial transactions.

 

Prepare payment requests, reconcile invoices, and support in financial reporting, adhering to donor/organizational finance policies.

 

Source suppliers, prepare RFQs, and manage procurement files in line with organizational policies.

 

Ensure cost-effective and transparent purchasing, maintaining supplier records and overseeing contract management.

 

Coordinate timely delivery and quality control of goods and services from suppliers.

 

Plan logistics for events such as training, meetings, and conferences, including venue selection, catering, materials, and travel logistics.

 

Manage event budgets, support vendor payments, and handle post-event reconciliation and branding.

 

Qualifications:

 

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.

 

Familiarity with accounting tools or systems (e.g. QuickBooks, ERP, Excel).

 

Superior time management and organizational abilities; detail-oriented and efficient.

 

Organized, proactive, and dependable.

 

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

 

Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

 

Salary: Monthly Gross Salary: Kes 200,000-250,000 (Approx. 1550USD)

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Career Level: Executive Level

Job Type: Full-Time

Deadline for applications: 07/09/2025

 

Salary: Ksh. 200,000 - Ksh. 250,000
Otherpay: Benefits
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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