Vacancies at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records, general ledgers, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and payment processing.
• Support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and financial planning.
• Undertake project costing, contract cost analysis, and monitoring of project expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with Kenyan statutory and tax obligations, including PAYE, VAT, WHT, NSSF, and SHA.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure proper documentation of financial transactions.
• Strengthen internal controls, financial procedures, and reporting systems.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to support management decision-making.
• Maintain accounting systems and ensure accurate and timely financial data.
• Collaborate with project managers, procurement, operations, and management teams to ensure effective financial management.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA(K), ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification, preferably at an advanced stage.
• 4–6 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in the construction or engineering industry.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, project accounting, contract costing, and financial controls.
• Good understanding of Kenyan tax laws, statutory compliance, and proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills, with strong attention to detail, integrity, and ability to meet deadlines.

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Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate workforce planning and recruitment activities, including seasonal hiring, onboarding and employee database management.
• Manage employee relations and welfare matters, including grievances, disciplinary issues and policy communication.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of payroll information and support payroll processing where required.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure compliance with labour laws, company policies, health and safety standards.
• Assist in drafting, implementing and interpreting HR policies, procedures and the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Manage general HR administration, including employee records, timekeeping, attendance and benefits coordination.
• Prepare and submit monthly and annual HR reports within the required timelines.
• Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act, 2019 in the handling of employee information.
• Communicate and enforce HR policies, safety guidelines and working conditions across farm and administrative teams.
• Counsel supervisors and employees on performance issues and mediate workplace disputes to minimise operational disruptions.

Key Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management.
• Must be CHRP certified and a member of IHRM.
• At least 4 years of HR experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role within a labour-intensive environment.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan employment legislation and HR compliance requirements.
• Demonstrable experience handling employee relations, disciplinary matters, grievances and employee welfare.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with maturity and discretion.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, influencing and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and follow matters through to resolution.

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Key Responsibilities

• Manage and provide strategic legal advice on complex Litigation and Dispute Resolution matters, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery to clients.
• Support Partners and Principal Associates in managing complex client matters, while exercising sound independent judgment and escalating issues where appropriate.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships by understanding client needs, providing practical legal solutions and responding promptly to client requirements.
• Lead, supervise, mentor and coach junior Associates, Pupils and other team members, including effective delegation and review of work.
• Represent clients before courts, tribunals, arbitral panels and other relevant forums, and develop effective litigation and dispute resolution strategies.
• Contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities, supporting client pitches and proposals, strengthening existing relationships and contributing to departmental revenue targets.
• Manage assigned matters effectively within agreed timelines and budgets, including monitoring time, costs, billing and accounts receivable.
• Promote compliance with the Firm’s policies, professional standards, ethical requirements and risk-management procedures while maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound professional judgment.
• Keep abreast of developments in legislation, case law, industry trends and legal practice, proactively sharing knowledge and identifying opportunities to improve the Firm’s services and ways of working.

Key Qualifications

• LLB degree from a recognized university.
• Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal environment.
• At least 5 years’ PQE, with more experienced candidates also considered.
• The ability to independently manage complex legal matters.
• Demonstrable leadership and supervision experience.
• Strong communication, legal drafting and advocacy skills.
• Strong client relationship-management capabilities.