Finance Analyst – Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda at Rikolto

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Finance Analyst – Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda at Rikolto

FINANCE ANALYST – TANZANIA, UGANDA & RWANDA

About Rikolto

Rikolto in East Africa is part of the Rikolto network, an international NGO with more than 40 years of experience in partnering with farmer organizations and food chain actors across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Rikolto aims to contribute to the development of a dynamic, sustainable, and inclusive agricultural sector with family farmers providing quality produce for their own consumption and for diverse markets (national, regional, and international markets).

Rikolto East Africa is now 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 Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda.
Safeguard the accuracy and consistency of financial information across countries.
Guarantee compliance with applicable accounting standards and donor requirements.
Deliver high-quality financial reports for management and partners.
Supervise and build the capacity of country finance teams to strengthen financial management systems.

Reports to: Regional Finance Manager

Duty Station: Arusha, Tanzania, with occasional travel to Uganda and Rwanda

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Analysis and Reporting

Prepare, monitor, and consolidate budgets at regional, country, donor, project, and activity levels.
Conduct variance analysis, financial forecasting, and performance reporting to support management decision-making.
Maintain a strong understanding of the linkage between the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement.
Prepare and adapt regional and country reports according to various donor templates and internal requirements.
Support management with scenario analysis, financial modelling, and strategic forecasting.
Ensure all draft transactions are properly reviewed before posting to the accounting software.
Ensure regional consolidated financial reports are accurate, consistent, and submitted within deadlines.

Supervision and Leadership

Supervise Finance Officers, 2 in Tanzania and 1 in Uganda and provide technical guidance.
Review country financial reports and transactions, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Identify knowledge or skill gaps within the regional finance team and report them to the Regional Finance Manager with proposed capacity-building actions.
Conduct coaching, mentoring and training sessions to strengthen analytical and reporting competencies.
Promote harmonization and consistency of financial practices and policies across country offices.

Compliance and Control

Review draft accounting transactions and ensure proper analytical coding before posting.
Approve expenditures and validate supporting documents 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-profit entities
- Rwanda: IFRS for private and non-profit organizations
Support internal and external audits and follow up on implementation of audit recommendations.
Promote harmonization and consistency of financial practices and policies across all country offices

Data Management and Automation

Design and maintain an efficient analytical coding structure (donor, project, activity, cost center).
Leverage advanced Excel tools (Power Query, Power Pivot, Pivot Tables, Data Validation, Basic VBA) for automation and reporting.
Consolidate, analyze, and present regional financial data using BI or data visualization tools.
Support integration and harmonization of accounting systems (e.g., Exact Globe Next or similar ERP platforms supporting extended multi-level analytical codes).
Promote harmonization and consistency of financial practices and policies across all countries offices

Process Improvement

Strengthen internal control systems, ensuring proper segregation of duties and workflow efficiency.
Recommend and implement improvements to financial processes, reporting systems, and data accuracy.
Contribute to standardizing regional financial procedures and reporting templates.

EXPECTED OUTPUTS

No errors are recorded in the analytical coding or cost allocation structure across countries (Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda), donors, projects, and activities.
Regional consolidated financial reports are accurate, consistent, and submitted within established deadlines.
Finance Officers in Tanzania and Uganda are effectively supervised and continuously capacitated.
All draft transactions are properly reviewed before posting to the accounting software.
Monthly budget monitoring reports are prepared and shared with programme managers on time.
Variances between budgets and actuals are clearly explained and documented.
Donor reports are prepared in compliance with varying formats and templates while maintaining data integrity.
Country compliance is maintained with applicable standards: IPAS (Tanzania), IFRS for SMEs (Uganda), and IFRS (Rwanda).
Regional finance processes and analytical tools are continuously improved and automated for efficiency.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is a must, master’s degree in accounting, finance, Business Administration is an added advantage
CPA, ACCA, CMA, CIMA, or an equivalent accounting/chartered certification is a must.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial analysis, planning, and reporting – ideally in an international NGO or regional environment.
Proven experience with multi-donor, multi-country financial reporting and analysis, External Audit Readiness & Focal Point (Serve as the main contact and coordinator for external audit activities, ensuring the organization is fully prepared and compliant).

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Deep understanding of the interrelationship among Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement.
Strong grasp of IPAS, IFRS for SMEs, and IFRS standards as applicable in the three countries.
Advanced Excel skills (Power Query, Power Pivot, VBA, Pivot Tables, Data Validation).
Strong financial modelling and analytical abilities.
Experience with ERP accounting software (Exact, Navision, or similar).
Knowledge of donor financial procedures (EU, USAID, IFAD, DGD, World Bank, etc.).

BEHAVIOURAL AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Proven leadership with capacity-building and mentoring abilities.
High analytical capacity and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Integrity, discretion, and commitment to deadlines.
Ability to work independently and within multicultural environments

PERCEPTION

Strong analytical mindset with sound intuition for interpreting financial trends and patterns

CHARACTER TRAITS

Dynamism, emotional stability, diplomacy, rigour, team spirit, tact, and high sense of responsibility and confidentiality.

JOB CHALLENGES

Working across multiple countries with different accounting frameworks and regulations.
Managing strict deadlines for donor and management reporting.
Frequent regional coordination and occasional travel between countries.

Mode of Application
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications, including: