PwC’s member firm in Republic of Congo crosses to BDO network

PwC’s member firm in the Republic of Congo has made the switch to the BDO network, shortly after PwC rolled out its decision to exit the market.

Established in the Republic of Congo in the 1970s, the firm offers a range of audit, accounting, tax and advisory services to a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including private and multinational clients, government bodies, regulators, as well as bilateral and multilateral organisations.

The firm operates with two offices: one in Brazzaville, the administrative and political capital of the country, and another in Pointe Noire, the country’s commercial hub.

Following the announcement that the firm would have to leave the PwC network, as part of a global strategic review by the global Big Four which also saw around a dozen of other African members sent away, the Republic of Congo did not have to worry about interest. Several networks approached the firm, with BDO coming out as the winner.

“With its established market presence and recognized capabilities, the member firm joining BDO is a natural and strategic addition to our East Africa cluster,” said Sandeep Khapre, Regional CEO of BDO in East Africa.

In East Africa, BDO also has offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Burundi.

“The addition of this firm in the Republic of Congo marks a significant step in expanding our regional footprint for the benefit of our clients. With a strong focus on our clients’ evolving needs, we are continuously investing in new services, strengthening our focus on key sectors of the economy as well as leveraging the latest technologies to help our clients enhance their market position.”

The new Republic of Congo firm is led by Sylvester Njumbe, a highly experienced partner who holds a PhD in structural engineering and is a Chartered Accountant. He previously worked at PwC in the UK before returning to Africa to oversee quality and independence functions across PwC’s Francophone Africa cluster.