Finance Analyst – Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda

Employer: Rikolto in East Africa
Duty Station: Arusha, Tanzania
Reports to: Regional Finance Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline: 23 October 2025

About Rikolto

Rikolto is an international NGO working in more than 15 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America to build sustainable, inclusive food systems. For over 40 years, Rikolto has partnered with farmer organizations, private sector actors, and governments to improve livelihoods, food security, and market access for smallholder farmers.

Rikolto in East Africa is seeking a Finance Analyst to provide financial leadership and technical support across operations in Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. The ideal candidate will strengthen financial planning, analysis, reporting, and compliance across the region.

Purpose of the Role

The Finance Analyst will play a central role in ensuring high-quality financial management across the three countries by:

• Strengthening financial planning, analysis, and reporting

• Ensuring accurate, consistent regional reporting

• Safeguarding compliance with donor requirements and accounting standards

• Consolidating country-level data into regional reports

• Coaching and supporting country finance teams

This role involves regional collaboration and occasional travel to country offices within East Africa.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare and consolidate annual and project budgets at the regional and country levels

• Lead monthly expenditure reviews and variance analysis

• Produce financial forecasts to support management decisions

• Review and harmonise regional financial reports using donor templates

• Support financial modelling and scenario planning

• Review draft financial entries before they are posted

• Submit accurate and timely consolidated regional reports

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise Finance Officers in Tanzania (2) and Uganda (1)

• Review country financial submissions for accuracy and completeness

• Identify and address skill gaps within country finance teams

• Conduct mentoring, coaching, and financial capacity-building sessions

• Promote standardised financial processes across countries

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Validate accounting entries and ensure correct analytical coding

• Enforce adherence to donor and organisational financial procedures

• Support both internal and external audit processes

• Ensure adherence to regional accounting standards:

  • Tanzania – IPAS

  • Uganda – IFRS for SMEs

  • Rwanda – IFRS

• Monitor and strengthen internal control systems

Data Management & Automation

• Develop and manage analytical coding structures for donors and projects

• Automate financial reports using Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, VBA)

• Integrate financial data using Business Intelligence tools

• Support the regional rollout of ERP systems like Exact Globe Next or similar platforms

Process Improvement

• Enhance financial workflow efficiency across countries

• Standardise reporting formats and financial procedures

• Continuously improve tools and templates for financial analysis

Expected Results

• Accurate and compliant regional reports delivered on time

• Zero errors in analytical coding and cost allocation across countries

• Enhanced financial reporting quality and analysis

• Strengthened the capacity of country finance teams

• Proper documentation of budget variances and financial explanations

• Full compliance with donor and accounting standards

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (mandatory)

• A master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is an added advantage

• CPA, ACCA, CMA, CIMA or equivalent professional certification (mandatory)

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial analysis, planning, and reporting

• Experience working with international NGOs or regional programs

• Proven ability to manage multi-country and multi-donor budgets

• Experience coordinating external audits and financial compliance

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of financial statements and linkages

• Knowledge of IPAS, IFRS for SMEs, and IFRS standards

• Excellent Excel skills (Power Query, Pivot Tables, VBA)

• Experience working with ERPs (Exact, Navision, or similar)

• Familiarity with donor reporting requirements (EU, USAID, IFAD, World Bank)

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong financial leadership and coaching skills

• High integrity and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

• Ability to work in multicultural environments

Application Procedure

Qualified candidates should submit:

• A cover letter explaining their suitability for the position

• A detailed CV including three referees

• Copies of academic and professional certificates

Submit applications via email to:
  eastafrica.recruitment@rikolto.org

Email Subject Line:
APPLICATION FOR FINANCE ANALYST – TANZANIA, UGANDA & RWANDA

Deadline: 23 October 2025

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.