• Position Title: Finance Controller
• Location: Nairobi, Kenya
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Reporting To: Head of Finance – BIDCORO
• Application Deadline: December 19, 2025
• Category/Department: Finance / Accounting / Audit
• Salary: Market-Related (Individually Negotiated – Attractive Level) (Note: Competitive for senior finance roles in FMCG/manufacturing – typically KES 300K–600K+ based on experience/qualifications. Final salary determined by BIDCORO Africa Ltd.)

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Introduction

BIDCORO Africa Ltd, a partnership between BIDCO Africa Ltd and CORO A/S (Denmark) formed to develop and deliver products suited to East African consumers, is re-advertising for a Finance Controller to be the custodian of all financial information, set reporting standards, deliver performance insights/forecasts, manage legal/ethical compliance, tax/risk, audits, and ensure financial integrity for strong business performance.

Requiring CPA or ACCA qualification, minimum 5 years in similar role within FMCG industry, global company experience, and SAP proficiency, this senior role demands analytical leadership in financial management, data analytics, and compliance. Ideal for strategic, detail-oriented accountants passionate about FMCG growth, this opportunity aligns with Kenya’s KES 500 billion manufacturing sector and Vision 2030’s industrial goals. This role suits high-integrity professionals ready for impactful leadership in an innovative joint venture.

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About BIDCORO Africa Ltd

BIDCORO Africa Ltd is a partnership between BIDCO Africa Ltd. and CORO A/S based in Denmark, formed to develop and deliver products specifically to suit the needs of the East African consumer.

BIDCORO fosters a culture of innovation, quality, and consumer focus, blending African insight with Danish expertise. For Finance Controllers, BIDCORO provides strategic influence, global systems, and growth opportunities, creating a workplace where your financial stewardship drives regional success in a diverse, inclusive team.

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Key Job Responsibilities

• Deliver prompt performance insights and forecasts for key financial decisions, including financial reporting and business partnering.
• In charge of all legal/ethical requirements for business operations.
• Financial management and analysis & data analytics.
• General ledger security.
• Audits – Internal/external primary contact, overseeing end-to-end.
• Tax management and reporting (weekly/monthly/quarterly/annually).
• Compliance with group/local accounting policies and statutory requirements.
• Manage financial controls including internal control environment in compliance with statutory laws/local tax regulations.

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Key Qualifications

• Qualified, registered accountant with CPA or ACCA.
• Minimum 5 years experience in similar role within FMCG industry.
• Experience working in global companies.
• Working experience with ERP preferably SAP.

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Company Culture and Values

BIDCORO Africa Ltd fosters a culture of innovation, quality, and consumer focus, delivering East African-tailored products. With BIDCO/CORO partnership, BIDCORO promotes diversity through inclusive operations and regional focus, encouraging collaboration via cross-functional teams. Values of integrity, excellence, and partnership guide operations, with Finance Controllers central to sustainable growth.

BIDCORO supports growth with global exposure and attractive remuneration, creating a dynamic workplace. For the Finance Controller, this means shaping financial integrity in a supportive environment.

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How to Apply

Apply now for the Finance Controller (Re-advertisement) position at BIDCORO Africa Ltd.

Email application to bca-recruitment@bidcoroafrica.com by December 19, 2025.

Subject: “Finance Controller 2”.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Expert Tips for Success as Finance Controller at BIDCORO Africa Ltd: A Shortlister’s Perspective

As a recruiter shortlisting for BIDCORO’s Finance Controller (re-advertisement), I prioritize applications that demonstrate FMCG financial leadership, SAP/ERP mastery, and tax/audit compliance in global/manufacturing contexts. With high competition for this senior role, these 10 tips are designed to place your application in the top 5% by showcasing your CPA/ACCA and 5+ years. Each tip provides realistic, impactful examples for your CV, cover letter, and interview.

Tip 1: Lead with a Quantified Financial Insight Achievement

Why It Works: Recruiters seek controllers who deliver decisions—50% of shortlists go to candidates with insight/forecast metrics. A CV opening with a specific achievement (e.g., “Delivered insights driving 20% cost reduction”) grabs attention, proving your delivery.

CV Example:
“Delivered insights driving 20% cost reduction as Finance Controller candidate.”
Why: This showcases your delivery, aligning with BIDCORO’s prompt performance needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As 5-year FMCG controller, I forecasted 50 scenarios with 95% accuracy, preparing me for BIDCORO’s requirements.”
Why: It links your experience to the job’s forecasts needs.

Interview Example:
“As Controller, I provided 40 insights quarterly with 92% decisions, aligning with BIDCORO’s standards.”
Why: This story highlights your delivery with metrics.

How to Do It: Open your CV with a “Key Achievement” section featuring one bullet point with a cost/accuracy metric. Include “Finance Controller” and “financial insights” in your CV and cover letter. Practice a 30-second interview story. Attach a redacted insight report.

Tip 2: Highlight Legal/Ethical Compliance with a Requirements Example

Why It Works: In charge of legal/ethical requirements is core—recruiters prioritize compliant leaders. A specific example of compliance (e.g., “Ensured 100% legal/ethical compliance across operations”) shows charge.

CV Example:
“Ensured 100% legal/ethical compliance as Finance Controller candidate.”
Why: This quantifies your charge, aligning with BIDCORO’s in charge needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As global experienced, I managed 50 operations with 95% ethics, preparing me for BIDCORO’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s business operations needs.

Interview Example:
“As Controller, I upheld 40 requirements quarterly with 92% integrity, aligning with BIDCORO’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your charge with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Legal/Ethical Compliance & Requirements Charge” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to BIDCORO’s legal/ethical. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted compliance audit.

Tip 3: Demonstrate Financial Management with an Analytics Example

Why It Works: Financial management/analysis & data analytics is key—recruiters prioritize analytical managers. A specific example of management (e.g., “Managed finances with 50 analytics driving 20% efficiency”) shows management.

CV Example:
“Managed finances with 50 analytics driving 20% efficiency as Finance Controller candidate.”
Why: This quantifies your management, aligning with BIDCORO’s financial needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As SAP proficient, I analyzed 30 datasets with 95% insights, preparing me for BIDCORO’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s data analytics needs.

Interview Example:
“As Controller, I optimized 40 managements quarterly with 92% performance, aligning with BIDCORO’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your management with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Financial Management & Analytics Efficiency” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to BIDCORO’s analysis. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted analytics dashboard.

Tip 4: Highlight General Ledger Security with a Control Example

Why It Works: General ledger security is valued—recruiters prioritize secure controllers. A specific example of security (e.g., “Secured general ledger with 100% control compliance”) shows security.

CV Example:
“Secured general ledger with 100% control compliance as Finance Controller candidate.”
Why: This quantifies your security, aligning with BIDCORO’s general ledger needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I protected 50 ledgers with 95% integrity, preparing me for BIDCORO’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s security needs.

Interview Example:
“As Controller, I maintained 40 securities quarterly with 92% safeguards, aligning with BIDCORO’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your security with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “General Ledger Security & Control Compliance” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to BIDCORO’s ledger. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted ledger reconciliation.

Tip 5: Demonstrate Audit Leadership with an End-to-End Example

Why It Works: Audits (internal/external) primary contact/overseeing end-to-end is key—recruiters prioritize audit leaders. A specific example of leadership (e.g., “Led 20 audits end-to-end with clean opinions”) shows leadership.

CV Example:
“Led 20 audits end-to-end as Finance Controller candidate with clean opinions.”
Why: This quantifies your leadership, aligning with BIDCORO’s overseeing needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I contacted 50 audits with 95% resolution, preparing me for BIDCORO’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s primary contact needs.

Interview Example:
“As Controller, I managed 40 audits quarterly with 92% compliance, aligning with BIDCORO’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your leadership with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Audit Leadership & End-to-End Oversight” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to BIDCORO’s internal/external. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted audit schedule.

Tip 6: Highlight Tax Management with a Reporting Example

Why It Works: Tax management/reporting (weekly/monthly/quarterly/annually) is valued—recruiters prioritize tax managers. A specific example of management (e.g., “Managed tax reporting with 100% filing timeliness”) shows management.

CV Example:
“Managed tax reporting with 100% filing timeliness as Finance Controller candidate.”
Why: This quantifies your management, aligning with BIDCORO’s tax needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I filed 50 returns with 95% compliance, preparing me for BIDCORO’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s reporting needs.

Interview Example:
“As Controller, I handled 40 taxes quarterly with 92% accuracy, aligning with BIDCORO’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your management with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Tax Management & Reporting Timeliness” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to BIDCORO’s weekly/monthly. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted tax filing.

Tip 7: Demonstrate Policy Compliance with a Group/Local Example

Why It Works: Compliance with group/local accounting policies/statutory requirements is mandatory—recruiters prioritize compliant controllers. A specific example of compliance (e.g., “Ensured 100% group/local policy compliance”) shows compliance.

CV Example:
“Ensured 100% group/local policy compliance as Finance Controller candidate.”
Why: This quantifies your compliance, aligning with BIDCORO’s compliance needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As global experienced, I adhered 50 policies with 95% statutory, preparing me for BIDCORO’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s accounting policies needs.

Interview Example:
“As Controller, I maintained 40 compliances quarterly with 92% standards, aligning with BIDCORO’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your compliance with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Policy Compliance & Group/Local Standards” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to BIDCORO’s statutory requirements. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted policy checklist.

Tip 8: Highlight Control Management with an Internal Example

Why It Works: Managing financial controls/internal control environment is key—recruiters prioritize control managers. A specific example of management (e.g., “Managed controls with 95% statutory compliance”) shows management.

CV Example:
“Managed controls with 95% statutory compliance as Finance Controller candidate.”
Why: This quantifies your management, aligning with BIDCORO’s manage needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I enforced 50 internal environments with 90% laws, preparing me for BIDCORO’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s financial controls needs.

Interview Example:
“As Controller, I strengthened 40 controls quarterly with 92% risk reduction, aligning with BIDCORO’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your management with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Control Management & Internal Environment” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to BIDCORO’s local tax regulations. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted control framework.

Tip 9: Demonstrate Global Company Experience with an International Example

Why It Works: Experience working in global companies is required—recruiters prioritize global pros. A specific example of experience (e.g., “Managed finance in global FMCG with 95% alignment”) shows experience.

CV Example:
“Managed finance in global FMCG as Finance Controller candidate with 95% alignment.”
Why: This quantifies your experience, aligning with BIDCORO’s global needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I operated 50 international with 90% standards, preparing me for BIDCORO’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s working needs.

Interview Example:
“As Controller, I coordinated 40 global quarterly with 92% synergy, aligning with BIDCORO’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your experience with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Global Company Experience & International Alignment” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to BIDCORO’s global companies. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted global report.

Tip 10: Craft a Concise, FMCG-Finance Passion Interview Talk

Why It Works: Recruiters prioritize controllers who convey FMCG-finance passion and alignment with BIDCORO’s consumer-suited mission. A concise, 1-minute talk linking your skills to BIDCORO’s goals (e.g., business performance) makes you memorable.

CV Example (Summary Statement):
“Strategic Finance Controller candidate with CPA, 95% integrity, passionate about BIDCORO’s East African consumer excellence.”
Why: This sets a strong tone, aligning your skills with BIDCORO’s mission.

Cover Letter Example:
“With 90% SAP mastery and analytical rigor, I’m committed to BIDCORO’s strong performance.”
Why: It conveys passion and ties your skills to BIDCORO’s goals.

Interview Example:
“As Controller, I drove 92% financial decisions, ready to custodian BIDCORO’s integrity.”
Why: This talk connects your experience to BIDCORO’s needs, showing passion and readiness.

How to Do It: Craft a 1-minute talk highlighting your finance experience, a key achievement (e.g., “92% drove”), and passion for BIDCORO’s mission. Include it in your cover letter’s closing and rehearse for interviews. Dress in smart professional attire, arrive early, and bring a folder with your CV, CPA. Reference FMCG. Follow up via bca-recruitment@bidcoroafrica.com emphasizing BIDCORO’s consumer vision.

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