Talenz expands into West Africa with launch of Talenz Afrique in Benin
Praxity Member Firm Talenz and one of France's leading multidisciplinary consulting and audit networks, has officially launched Talenz Afrique with the opening of a new office in Cotonou, Benin. The move marks Talenz's first major step into the West African market, bringing together international IFRS standards, regional OHADA expertise, and specialist sustainability certification under one roof. Led by Chartered Accountant and Statutory Auditor Christian Adechina, Talenz Afrique offers audit, accounting, M&A, digital transformation, and ESG advisory services to businesses operating across the region. Read the full announcement from Talenz below.
The French consulting and audit network Talenz announces the launch of Talenz Afrique on April 21, 2026. This new entity is established in Cotonou, Benin, to support the development and transformation of economic players across the continent.
As a member of the Praxity international alliance, Talenz mobilizes its multidisciplinary experts to provide African and international companies with audit, accounting, and consulting services meeting global standards.
A strategic expansion into emerging markets
Talenz, the fifth largest multidisciplinary network in France, is deploying its international growth strategy on the African continent. This development addresses the increasing requirements for financial transparency, performance management, and technological innovation among African businesses.
By leveraging its alliance with Praxity, the world's largest alliance of independent firms, Talenz guarantees a seamless, borderless support capacity.
Local roots led by regional experts
Talenz Afrique has chosen Cotonou as its primary economic hub to radiate across West Africa. Leadership is entrusted to Christian Adechina, a Chartered Accountant and Statutory Auditor authorized to certify sustainability information.
Having built his career within major Parisian firms, he possesses dual expertise in international (IFRS) and regional (OHADA) frameworks.
“We are committed to providing solutions tailored to field realities to support the growth of both startups and large corporations.”
The service offering is structured around four key pillars:
- Accounting, audit, and consolidation
- Digital transformation and IT systems evaluation
- M&A and transaction support
- Sustainability and non-financial information certification
A vision for sustainable partnership
Talenz prioritizes a proximity-based approach with entrepreneurs. According to Sébastien Chauvin, President of the Talenz network, the objective is to build lasting partnerships that actively contribute to local economic development.
Christian Adechina emphasizes the commitment to providing solutions tailored to field realities to support the growth of both startups and large corporations.
“Our objective is to build lasting partnerships that actively contribute to local economic development.”
About Talenz
Founded in 2011, Talenz is a French network of independent consulting, audit, and accounting firms. It brings together multidisciplinary experts dedicated to organizational performance. Talenz is a member of the Praxity international alliance.
