Jobs at Summit Recruitment and Search

The role serves as a key business partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership team, ensuring sustainable growth, profitability, strong financial governance, effective risk management, and optimal capital allocation.

The role oversees all financial activities including financial planning and analysis, project finance, treasury, working capital management, procurement finance, compliance, taxation, financial reporting, and regional financial operations while supporting business expansion and long-term value creation.

In addition, the Head of Finance provides strategic oversight of Human Resources and Administration functions across the region, ensuring effective people management, organizational development, workforce planning, administrative governance, and operational support structures that enable business growth and regional expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy, advise the Managing Director on performance, investments, risks and growth opportunities, and drive profitability, cash generation and sustainable regional growth.
• Oversee financial performance across projects, including pricing, costing, tenders, BOQs, budgets and commercial proposals, ensuring strong margins, effective cost control and project profitability.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning; develop financial models and management reporting; and provide actionable insights to improve revenue, profitability and operational efficiency.
• Oversee treasury, liquidity and cash-flow management, optimize receivables, payables, inventory and project cash cycles, and manage banking relationships, financing facilities and funding requirements.
• Maintain robust financial and operational controls, lead enterprise risk management, and ensure compliance with IFRS, tax, statutory, regulatory, employment and corporate governance requirements across all jurisdictions.
• Provide strategic financial oversight of procurement, supply chain and inventory management, ensuring purchasing decisions support profitability, cash flow and operational efficiency while minimizing waste, leakage and cost overruns.
• Provide strategic oversight of Finance, HR and Administration across regional operations, including cross-border transactions, payroll governance, workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, employee engagement, facilities and corporate support services.
• Lead and develop high-performing Finance, HR and Administration teams, strengthen organizational capability, drive succession and talent development, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s Degree preferred.
• CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification is mandatory.
• Minimum 10–15 years’ progressive finance experience.
• Proven experience in project-based industries, such as construction, interior fit-outs, retail rollouts, manufacturing, engineering, or equipment distribution.
• Strong experience in strategic financial leadership, commercial finance, treasury, FP&A, project finance, risk management and governance.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-country/regional operations, preferably across East Africa, with strong knowledge of tax, regulatory, employment and governance frameworks.
• Experience overseeing Finance, Human Resources, Administration and/or shared corporate services, including organizational development and workforce planning.
• Strong commercial acumen, executive stakeholder management and leadership skills, with the ability to lead cross-cultural teams, manage change and support senior-level business decision-making.

Deadline for applications: 08/11/2026

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The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new market opportunities, strengthening client relationships, developing commercial strategies, and positioning the organization for sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commercial strategies to drive revenue growth, profitability, and business expansion.
• Identify, establish, and manage strategic partnerships with corporate clients, technology providers, government institutions, and other key stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities, expand market presence, and develop a strong pipeline of prospective clients.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key clients, ensuring customer satisfaction, retention, and business growth.
• Set and monitor sales targets, commercial budgets, and performance indicators to ensure achievement of business objectives.
• Lead commercial negotiations, partnership agreements, tenders, and proposals to secure profitable business opportunities.
• Lead and mentor the commercial team while monitoring industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities to inform business decisions.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, Information Technology, or a related field, Master’s/MBA is an added advantage.
• 8+ years of experience in business development, commercial management, sales, or strategic partnerships, with 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience building an early-stage commercial function, developing partner channels, managing customer success or preparing regional market entry.
• Strong understanding of the technology, ICT, SaaS, informatics, or digital solutions industry, including emerging market trends and business opportunities.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and communication skills.

Deadline for applications: 30/10/2026

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The role is suited to an early-career sales professional who is proactive, commercially minded, and comfortable working in a hands-on start-up environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate, qualify, and follow up on leads, maintaining consistent engagement to move prospects through the sales pipeline.
• Meet prospective clients to understand their ceiling, interior finishing, renovation, or construction requirements and recommend appropriate moulding products.
• Conduct client presentations, product demonstrations, and site visits where required to explain the company’s products, applications, and value proposition.
• Prepare and follow up on quotations, product information, pricing, and other sales documentation required by prospective and existing customers.
• Identify upcoming construction, renovation, and interior finishing projects and actively pursue opportunities to supply the company’s ceiling moulding products.
• Provide regular updates on sales activity, pipeline progress, customer feedback, competitor activity, and emerging market opportunities.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales & Marketing, Business Administration or a related field.
• Ability to prospect new customers, develop business relationships, and consistently follow up on sales opportunities.
• Good understanding of the construction and building materials market and the ability to engage contractors, developers, architects, and other industry stakeholders.
• Confident verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to conduct client meetings, presentations, and site visits.
• Proactive, organised, persistent, target-driven, and adaptable to the evolving needs of a start-up environment.

Deadline for applications: 16/10/2026

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The role is suited to an early-career sales professional with exposure to B2B, industrial, manufacturing, construction, or technical sales who is proactive, commercially minded, and comfortable working in a hands-on start-up environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect for new customers through cold calling, referrals, networking, site visits, online research, industry contacts, and other lead-generation activities.
• Present and explain the company’s liquid moulding products, applications, benefits, specifications, and value proposition to prospective customers.
• Conduct client visits, product presentations, demonstrations, and technical discussions in collaboration with the relevant technical team where required.
• Maintain accurate records of prospects, client interactions, quotations, follow-ups, sales activity, and pipeline progress using the CRM or relevant sales tracking system.
• Monitor customer feedback, competitor products, pricing, market trends, and emerging business opportunities within the liquid moulding and related industrial markets.
• Provide regular sales reports and updates on prospecting activity, pipeline performance, customer feedback, market opportunities, and sales targets.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering, Chemistry, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in B2B sales, technical sales, industrial sales, business development, field sales, or another relevant client-facing commercial role.
• Previous exposure to the manufacturing, construction, engineering, automotive, industrial, chemical, plastics, polymers, resins, moulding, or related sectors will be an added advantage.
• Ability to prospect for new customers, develop commercial relationships, manage leads, and consistently follow up on sales opportunities.
• Comfortable selling technical or specialised products and learning product specifications, applications, and customer requirements.
• Confident verbal and written communication skills with the ability to conduct client meetings, product presentations, and sales discussions.

Deadline for applications: 16/10/2026

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The successful candidate will support the planning, execution, monitoring and reporting of cut flower trials to evaluate flower quality, vase life and post-harvest performance. The role requires a detail-oriented, analytical and hands-on professional with strong technical, data management and reporting skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, monitor and evaluate cut flower trials in the Vase Life Room and Controlled Atmosphere facilities, ensuring compliance with established research protocols.
• Conduct routine trial observations, collect accurate data and maintain photographic records to support research findings.
• Create and manage experiments using PlantScout, analyse trial data and prepare clear, accurate technical reports.
• Coordinate trial requests and testing schedules with Technical Consultants, maintaining an updated planner for ongoing and upcoming trials.
• Organise the collection of flower samples from farms and other designated locations, ensuring all materials and equipment are available for trials.
• Monitor laboratory equipment, including nitrogen and oxygen gauges and cooling systems, reporting any faults or deviations from established procedures.
• Maintain accurate research records, uphold laboratory safety and cleanliness standards, and support customer visits, technical demonstrations and research projects.

Key Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Crop Science, Agriculture, Biological Sciences or a related field.
• Preferably 3 years of relevant experience in horticulture, floriculture, agricultural research, laboratory operations or crop trials.
• Experience in cut flower handling, post-harvest research or vase life testing will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, with the ability to manage research data and digital records.
• Strong analytical, observational and report-writing skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow research protocols.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple trials, work independently and collaborate effectively with technical teams.

Deadline for applications: 30/10/2026

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The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating import and export operations, customs clearance, duty remission, regulatory compliance and audit processes. The role requires a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong knowledge of Kenyan customs regulations, international trade procedures and compliance requirements to ensure efficient supply chain operations and adherence to statutory obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate duty remission and TREO applications, customs bonds, quota approvals and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with KRA requirements and accurate recordkeeping.
• Manage end-to-end import operations, including IDF applications, customs clearance, shipping documentation, regulatory approvals and timely delivery of goods.
• Coordinate export logistics, including shipment bookings, customs declarations, certificates of origin and documentation to ensure compliance with international trade requirements.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, including KRA, KEBS, NEMA and PCPB, to facilitate licensing, permit renewals, inspections and statutory compliance.
• Coordinate ETI/SEDEX audit preparations, maintain compliance documentation and follow up on corrective actions to ensure audit readiness.
• Maintain accurate records of imports, exports, customs bonds, duty remission, licenses and regulatory approvals, ensuring proper reconciliation with Finance, Production and Warehouse records.
• Monitor shipment timelines, customs clearance processes and compliance risks, providing regular reports and escalating delays, discrepancies and potential penalties to management.

Key Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Customs Administration, International Trade or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in logistics, customs clearance, imports, exports or regulatory compliance, preferably within the manufacturing, agricultural or floriculture sectors.
• Practical experience with KRA ICMS, customs clearance procedures, duty remission/TREO applications and customs bond management.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan customs regulations and experience liaising with KRA, regulatory authorities, clearing agents, freight forwarders and shipping lines.
• Experience in regulatory compliance, documentation management and audit preparation, with exposure to ETI/SEDEX audits considered an added advantage.
• Strong organisational, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive activities.

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The successful candidate will establish the school’s culture, academic standards, systems and traditions from inception, creating a high-performance environment with a strong emphasis on STEM, leadership, research, community engagement and academic excellence. Set on a 41-acre campus, the school will also incorporate food production, agriculture and a conservation forest as part of its broader commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment and launch of the school, developing its academic culture, systems, policies, standards and traditions in partnership with the Board.
• Deliver an academically rigorous and highly selective education programme, with particular emphasis on STEM, research, writing, critical thinking and preparation for admission to leading universities in Kenya and internationally.
• Lead student outreach, identification and recruitment, building strong relationships with neighboring junior secondary schools and communities to identify academically gifted students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Recruit, mentor and manage outstanding teachers and school leaders, building a high-performing faculty committed to academic excellence, student development and the school’s mission.
• Oversee student welfare, safeguarding, pastoral care and residential life, ensuring that students are supported academically, socially and personally throughout their time at the school.
• Develop strong relationships with parents, local communities and other stakeholders, ensuring that community engagement and service are central to the culture and long-term success of the institution.
• Provide strategic oversight of school operations, finances, compliance and campus development, including the integration of agriculture, food production and conservation initiatives across the school’s 41-acre campus.
• Build strategic partnerships with universities, educational institutions, research organisations and other stakeholders, creating pathways for students and strengthening the school’s academic, leadership and community impact.

Key Qualifications

• First-Class Honours Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from a recognized university. A Master’s degree or PhD in STEM Education is an added advantage.
• 5+ years of leadership experience within a high-performing secondary school or similarly rigorous academic institution.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving outstanding academic outcomes, particularly in STEM subjects, and preparing high-achieving students for competitive university admission.
• Proven experience in student recruitment, academic outreach and talent identification, with the ability to engage schools and communities to identify academically gifted students.
• Strong experience in curriculum leadership, teacher development, school operations, safeguarding and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to establish effective systems from the ground up.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic planning and communication skills, with high integrity and a strong commitment to educational access, community development, agriculture, and conservation.

Deadline for applications: 31/10/2026