Kenya

August 23, 2026

Full Time

BUREAU VERITAS

Position	East Africa Finance Lead
Reports To	East and Southern Africa Finance Manager
Key Working Relationship	Country Chair HR Manager Procurement Managers Customers (Internal and External)

Introduction

ABOUT BUREAU VERITAS

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection and certification services, operating in 140+ countries. Our mission — Shaping a World of Trust

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

1.1. Education	Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline (master’s preferred). CPA (K) /ACCA qualification
1.2. 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
1.3. 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
1.4. 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).

Job Specification

1.5. Primary

Functions

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and management oversight to the Finance in East Africa Area
Manage the Regional financial reporting, financial analysis, cash flow and profit and loss reporting, as well as the yearly budget for the Area.
Drive cost efficiencies throughout the Region, particularly in Finance and IT and with the assistance of Operational Excellence.
Built a strong finance team in East Africa
Support ESA Finance Manager during the forecast and Budget processes as well as in investments decisions
Ensure alignment of the Group’s financial and financial reporting

requirements.

Make sure all processes and procedures are in place and are strictly respected.
In charge of local Statutory figures as well as focal point with the auditors
Ensure compliance with international and local statutory and legal requirements and Group guidelines, including Ethics and Risk management.

People Leadership & Capability Development

Lead, coach, and motivate immediate and extended teams to achieve operational excellence and commercial success.
Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing talent; manage performance, succession planning, and individual development.
Foster a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and ethical behavior.
Promote cross-functional collaboration between operations, sales, and support functions.

1.6. Governance, Ethics, and HSE

Uphold Bureau Veritas’ HSE, Ethics, and Compliance standards to the highest

level in every business transaction.

Ensure visible leadership and compliance in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) across all operations and contractors.
Guarantee that all activities meet corporate and regulatory quality, accreditation, and certification requirements.
Model integrity, transparency, and professionalism in dealings with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.

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