East Africa Finance Lead at Bureau Veritas Group

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).