Deputy COO

Job Description

Our client, a leading security services provider in East Africa, is seeking to recruit a highly analytical and strategic Deputy COO to support the Group CEO in driving operational excellence, business transformation, and strategic execution across the organization.

The ideal candidate will come from a strategy consulting or advisory background, where they have advised organizations on business strategy, operational efficiency, financial performance, and organizational transformation.

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