Deputy Chief Operating Officer

Company Details
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 Af… 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. View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Accounting, Finance
Job Description

This role requires a professional with strong financial acumen, analytical rigor, and structured problem-solving skills who can translate strategy into execution while strengthening operational performance and supporting the Group’s long-term growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a strategic partner to the Group CEO in shaping and executing the company’s strategic priorities.
  • Monitor and evaluate operational performance across the business to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
  • Lead initiatives aimed at improving business processes, operational workflows, and cost efficiency.
  • Provide analytical insights and financial analysis to support business planning and operational decisions.
  • Lead strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives as directed by the Group CEO.
  • Work closely with senior management to ensure alignment of strategy and operations.

Key Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent is mandatory.
  • MBA will be an added advantage.
  • Legal knowledge/ experience with commercial contracts will be an added advantage.
  • 5 – 7 years of relevant experience in Big 4 Advisory (Strategy, Deals Advisory, Performance Improvement, or Consulting), or
  • Demonstrated experience advising organizations on Strategy formulation and execution
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