Baker Tilly International, the UK-based accountancy and advisory network, has broadened its operations in Africa, adding member firms in Rwanda and Liberia.

Baker Tilly Merali's, the network's member firm in Iraq, Kenya, Uganda, Maldives and Sri Lanka, has opened an office in Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, with a focus on serving public sector bodies.

Meanwhile, Voscon Incorporated, based in Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, provides audit and business advisory services and now operates as Baker Tilly Liberia.

The firm said Voscon Incorporated was founded 20 years ago and is the largest firm in Liberia in terms of staff and revenue.

“We have an ambitious strategy to grow and strengthen our operations across Africa, a region that is seeing increased activity by multinational businesses as they look to capitalise on the region's enormous potential,” said Geoff Barnes, chief executive and president of Baker Tilly International.

In related news, earlier this week the firm announced that Baker Tilly MKM is now its sole member firm in Dubai, following a mutual decision reflecting a “difference in strategies for growth” in the country.

Clients of Baker Tilly Merali’s in Dubai will now be serviced under the Merali’s brand. Meanwhile, Baker Tilly Merali's in Iraq, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, the Maldives and Sri Lanka will continue as members of its network.