About Summit Partners
Summit Partners is a mid-sized accounting and business advisory practice with offices in Nairobi, Kisumu, and Nakuru. Founded by two former Big Four auditors in 2012, the firm serves over three hundred SME clients across manufacturing, retail, and the non-profit sector. Services include statutory audits, tax planning, outsourced CFO support, and business process reviews. Summit Partners is registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya and is a member firm of the Pan-African Federation of Accountants. The team currently stands at sixty-five professionals, including eighteen certified public accountants.
What you will do:
As the first point of contact for visitors and callers, you will manage the front desk, receive and direct incoming calls, handle incoming and outgoing mail, and maintain the reception area. The role extends to scheduling meetings, managing conference room bookings, and coordinating travel arrangements for senior staff. You will also maintain office supply inventories, place orders when stocks run low, and liaise with vendors for office equipment maintenance and repairs. Document management is a significant part of the job, including filing, scanning, archiving, and retrieving records as needed. You will support the HR department with onboarding logistics for new hires, such as preparing workstations and distributing welcome packs. The position requires someone who is organised, presentable, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously without losing track of details.
Requirements:
- Diploma in a relevant field from a recognised institution
- Minimum 1 year of working experience in a similar role
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Must be a Kenyan citizen aged 21 years or above
Applications should include an updated CV, copies of relevant certificates, and contact details of three professional referees. Summit Partners offers a competitive remuneration package, medical cover, and opportunities for professional development. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
