Finance Analyst – Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda

About Rikolto

Rikolto in East Africa is part of the Rikolto network, an international NGO with over 40 years of experience working with farmer organizations and food system actors across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Rikolto contributes to building dynamic, sustainable, and inclusive agricultural sectors where family farmers produce quality food for their own consumption and for diverse markets — national, regional, and international.

Rikolto East Africa is seeking a qualified Finance Analyst to support financial planning, analysis, and reporting across Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda.

Job Purpose

The Finance Analyst will:

• Ensure sound financial planning, analysis, and reporting across the three countries.
• Safeguard the accuracy and consistency of financial information.
• Guarantee compliance with accounting standards and donor requirements.
• Deliver timely and high-quality financial reports for management and partners.
• Supervise and build the capacity of country finance teams to strengthen financial management systems.

📍 Duty Station: Arusha, Tanzania and Mbale or Kampala, Uganda (with occasional travel around the region)
📑 Reports to: Regional Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities

A. Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Prepare, monitor, and consolidate budgets at regional, country, donor, project, and activity levels.
• Conduct variance analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting to support management decisions.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the relationship between the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.
• Prepare and adapt reports according to donor templates and internal requirements.
• Support scenario analysis, financial modelling, and strategic forecasting.
• Review all draft transactions before posting to the accounting system.
• Ensure regional consolidated financial reports are accurate, consistent, and submitted on time.

B. Supervision and Leadership

• Supervise Finance Officers (3 in Tanzania, 1 in Uganda) and provide technical guidance.
• Review country-level financial reports and transactions for compliance and accuracy.
• Identify skill gaps within finance teams and propose capacity-building actions.
• Conduct coaching and mentoring sessions to strengthen analytical and reporting skills.
• Promote harmonization and consistency of financial practices across country offices.

C. Compliance and Control

• Review accounting transactions and ensure correct analytical coding.
• Approve expenditures and validate documentation according to internal and donor policies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards:
  • Tanzania: IPAS for non-profit organizations
  • Uganda: IFRS for SMEs applicable to non-profits
  • Rwanda: IFRS for private and non-profit organizations
• Support internal and external audits and follow up on recommendations.

D. Data Management and Automation

• Maintain an efficient analytical coding structure (donor, project, activity, cost center).
• Use advanced Excel tools (Power Query, Power Pivot, Pivot Tables, Data Validation, VBA) for automation and reporting.
• Consolidate and analyze financial data using BI or data visualization tools.
• Support integration and harmonization of ERP systems (Exact Globe Next or similar).

E. Process Improvement

• Strengthen internal controls, segregation of duties, and workflow efficiency.
• Recommend and implement improvements to financial processes and reporting systems.
• Contribute to standardizing regional financial procedures and templates.

Expected Outputs

• Accurate, consistent regional consolidated financial reports submitted on time.
• No errors in analytical coding or cost allocation across countries, donors, and projects.
• Country finance teams effectively supervised and capacitated.
• Timely monthly budget monitoring reports shared with programme managers.
• Donor reports compliant with all templates and maintaining data integrity.
• Ongoing improvement and automation of regional finance processes and tools.
• Country compliance with accounting standards: IPAS (Tanzania), IFRS for SMEs (Uganda), IFRS (Rwanda).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is an added advantage).
• CPA, ACCA, CMA, CIMA, or equivalent chartered certification (mandatory).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial analysis, planning, and reporting — ideally in an international NGO or regional setup.
• Proven experience with multi-donor, multi-country financial reporting and audit coordination.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of IPAS, IFRS for SMEs, and IFRS standards.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (Exact, Navision, or similar).
• Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Knowledge of donor financial procedures (EU, USAID, IFAD, DGD, World Bank, etc.).

Behavioral and Leadership Skills

• Proven leadership, coaching, and mentoring ability.
• High analytical capacity and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Integrity, discretion, and commitment to deadlines.
• Ability to work independently in a multicultural environment.

Character Traits

Dynamic, emotionally stable, diplomatic, rigorous, team-oriented, tactful, and highly responsible with a strong sense of confidentiality.

Job Challenges

• Managing diverse accounting frameworks and regulations across countries.
• Meeting strict deadlines for donor and management reporting.
• Coordinating financial operations across multiple countries and frequent travel.

Mode of Application

Qualified candidates are invited to submit:

• A cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications and experience.
• A detailed CV with three referees.
• Copies of academic and professional certificates.

📧 Email: eastafrica.recruitment@rikolto.org
🕓 Deadline: 23rd October 2025

Please indicate the position title in the subject line:
APPLICATION FOR FINANCE ANALYST – TANZANIA, UGANDA & RWANDA

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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