Frequently Asked Questions

After 15 years under the name Kerosene, we decided to change our name to Kenova to better reflect the evolution and direction of our recruitment firm. While Kerosene symbolized the traditional energy driving careers forward, Kenova embodies a passion that elevates each of its collaborators to a higher level, with an added dimension: guiding them towards sustainable professional fulfillment, helping them reach their full potential and shine in their field of expertise. 

At Kenova, we believe in the unique talent and special mission of each individual and company. Our committed, personalized, and creative approach helps solve challenges related to labor shortages and changing economic contexts. We stand out through attentive listening, high-quality support, and personalized advice, acting as ambassadors for our partners to guide them to new heights. 

Our team of headhunters recruits with precision and passion, equipping collaborators to ensure sustainable recruitment between employers and their hires. 

How Does Kenova Guarantee the Quality of Its Service? At Kenova, our approach begins with proactive listening to needs and context, allowing us to address specific challenges of our clients and candidates in a personalized manner. We act as passionate ambassadors for every individual we serve, valuing what makes them unique. 

To enhance our ability to respond precisely and adaptively to each need, we have developed a range of tools dedicated to our candidates and clients, supporting them at every stage of the recruitment process. These tools help them position themselves, make informed decisions, negotiate, and integrate more effectively, among other things. 

The quality of our service is also evidenced by our strong base of loyal clients: over 60% of our active clients have trusted us for many years. We are committed to continually improving the quality of our services, cultivating trusting relationships, and responding to the evolving needs of our clients. 

Our clients’ satisfaction is also reflected in the frequent recommendations we receive from new companies seeking a partnership based on commitment and regular follow-up. 

At Kenova, more than half of our recruitment activity focuses on executive positions in the accounting and finance sectors. With our solid network, we can strategically fill key roles such as CFO, Vice President, Manager, Financial Director, Treasury Director, Investment Director, Controller, and many others—positions that play a crucial role in the growth and financial health of our clients. 

Our headhunting firm also excels in recruiting accounting and finance professionals for various sectors and levels, ranging from technicians to business partners. We cover a wide range of fields, such as financial, operational, and management accounting, accounts payable, receivable, payroll functions, business analysts, FP&A, tax specialists, compliance, and internal audit. Additionally, we are involved in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, investor relations, and back-office, middle-office, and front-office functions, among others. 

Our recruitment firm meets the needs of our clients for permanent and contractual recruitment, while also offering consulting services at very competitive rates. 

With its recognized expertise in headhunting, Kenova also assists some of its clients in finding exceptional talent for other roles related to their corporate activities, such as business development, sales, marketing, human resources, and administration.

Kenova positions itself as the business partner of choice for its clients. For many of them, we are not just a recruitment service but an extension of their team, supporting them from strategic planning to the successful integration of their new employees. 

With our expertise, we find the ideal talents to precisely meet each client’s needs, equipping them at every stage of the process to ensure their success. Our consultative approach prioritizes quality over quantity, recognizing that our clients’ time is valuable. As passionate ambassadors of what distinguishes each employer we serve, we are committed to promoting and enhancing their brand image through our interactions with candidates and our commitment to service excellence. We strive to provide regular follow-up and personalized support so that each client feels taken care of according to their unique needs. With Kenova, your recruitment challenges turn into opportunities for growth and differentiation from your competitors. What Sets Kenova Apart from Other Headhunting Firms? 

At Kenova, we are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion. In fact, half of our employees, including our management team, come from diverse cultural backgrounds, demonstrating our desire to create an open and inclusive work environment where complementarity is valued. 

We have strong expertise in recruiting highly qualified talent from diverse backgrounds, fully meeting the expectations of our clients, especially those implementing diversity and inclusion policies. We believe that promoting diversity enriches not only our company but also our clients’ companies, bringing a variety of perspectives and experiences essential for success in a globalized market. 

Choosing Kenova over traditional recruitment methods offers numerous advantages. While some companies believe that outsourcing is more costly and prefer to manage recruitment internally, this approach can often be inefficient in terms of cost and time. By opting for Kenova, you benefit from our specialized recruitment solutions and in-depth knowledge of a constantly evolving market, saving you time and money while ensuring faster and more sustainable results, supported by a success guarantee. 

As dedicated partners, we position ourselves as your representatives in the market and are capable of finding creative solutions even in the most complex situations. We respond quickly to turn opportunities into tangible successes, ensuring that your recruitment needs are not only met but exceeded. The real challenge in recruitment is not just identifying candidates but also locating, engaging, and effectively concluding the recruitment process. 

Kenova stays ahead of market trends in accounting and finance through a strong team with multidisciplinary expertise working in perfect synergy. To maintain this position, we invest in continuous training, actively participate in extensive networks in our field, and continually learn and stay informed about the best practices globally. We place great importance on continuous improvement and curiosity to stay at the forefront of our field. 

Our boutique recruitment firm, comprising over 15 recruitment experts, provides us with the agility and adaptability essential in an ever-evolving market. Our commitment to excellence, forged over more than 15 years of experience in the field, is reinforced by the presence of finance and accounting professionals (CPAs) from major accounting firms (Big4), as well as CRHA specialists. 

Additionally, we are surrounded by an incredible ecosystem of various experts whom we utilize and refer when our services cannot meet all needs. We constantly invest in the professional development of our team by actively participating in conferences and other development programs. 

Kenova is committed to staying updated on the latest trends, best practices, and regulatory developments. We have implemented all measures to comply with Law 25 in 2023 and continue to stay abreast of best recruitment practices. 

Our strength lies in our ability to integrate different perspectives and expertise within our team, fostering a collaborative and innovative approach to tackling market challenges. 

Kenova’s policy in this type of situation is based on our commitment to the success of each placement and client satisfaction. We offer several placement options with flexible guarantee rates to meet the unique needs of each client. 

If a candidate does not meet expectations, or if the candidate’s situation changes after the initial engagement, we offer a replacement guarantee. This guarantee ensures that, if necessary, a new candidate will be carefully selected and placed at no additional cost, optimally meeting the specific requirements of the position and the organization.