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

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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