East Africa Finance Lead

📍 Nairobi, Kenya 💼 On-site ⏰ Full Time 📋 Permanent Contract 🏷️ Accounting and Finance

Work mode: On-site · Location: Nairobi, Kenya · Schedule: Full Time.

Minimum Experience
1 year
Application Deadline
📅 28 Nov 2026
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Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:

The East Africa Finance Lead is responsible to manage the Bureau Veritas East Africa Finance Departments, its staff, systems, procedures and processes. S/He should Lead the Finance Control function for all the East Africa legal entities, ensuring full compliance with Group and local statutory reporting requirements. The East Africa Finance Manager serves as the face of Bureau Veritas, representing its values of Trust, Responsibility, Ambition, and Ethics, and positioning the company as the preferred TIC partner.

Minimum Requirements                                                   

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline (master’s preferred).

CPA (K) /ACCA qualification

Technical

knowledge

Advanced financial modeling

Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems

Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities

Understanding of:

IFRS/GAAP accounting standards Financial risk management Corporate financial strategies

Experience

At least 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience

Minimum 5 years in senior finance executive roles

Proven track record in strategic financial management

Experience in complex, multinational financial environments

Skills

High integrity with a commitment to safety, ethics, and quality.

Demonstrated success in leading multi-disciplinary teams across geographically dispersed operations.

Strategic thinker with hands-on operational capability.

Strong commercial acumen and customer relationship management.

Excellent communication and influencing skills in English (and local language if applicable).