AGRA and Its Work to Transform Agriculture

AGRA is an African-led institution that actively supports the drive towards inclusive agricultural transformation across the continent. We aspire to provide uniquely African solutions that respond to the challenges farmers face, leading to increased harvests, reduced hunger, and improved incomes for farming households. Our goal is to transform agriculture from a struggle to survive into profitable businesses.

Working in alignment with the development priorities of our focus countries, we enable farmers to access high-yielding seeds, gain better farming knowledge, and link to profitable markets. Through our work, we aspire to build the alliances, partnerships, and networks required to drive an inclusive agricultural transformation. We work with our partners to create an equitable, youth-friendly environment that harnesses the youth dividend on the continent to drive growth and facilitate open employment opportunities for young women.

Key Focus Areas

• Policy and state capability: We support governments in creating an enabling environment for private sector involvement in agricultural transformation.
• Seed systems: We trigger higher productivity by increasing the availability and access to improved seeds by farmers, allowing them to increase their harvests for food security and better incomes.
• Sustainable farming: We support farmers in building resilient farming systems for sustained high yields through interventions such as mechanization and irrigation.
• Inclusive markets and trade: We work to increase the linkages between farmers and other market actors for a positive, sustained cycle of commercialization and reinvestment.

Why Join Us?

People are the heartbeat of our organization and remain the true drivers of our delivery, impact, and success. We have cultivated a workplace that fuels Depth in Collaboration, Excellence in Execution, Constructive Engagements, and a spirit of being Increasingly Entrepreneurial, all underpinned by our cherished I-RISE Values (Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, and Equity).

We work with incredible people and partners who have roots in farming communities across the African continent, combined with an inclusive, diverse, and talented workforce from over 25 nationalities. Our commitment to a call to action goes beyond ourselves as we arise to catalyze African Food Systems transformation and improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers.

We are looking for people who are passionate about being part of a mission-driven team that is making a real difference on the continent, love to work on cutting-edge agricultural technologies, and are able to grow their skills, expertise, and experience career growth while enjoying very competitive compensation and benefits.

Are you ready to embark on this exciting transformative journey with us?

The Position: Associate Finance Officer – Tanzania (Temporary Role)

Job Reference: AFO/PD/TZ/06/2025
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

The Finance Associate role involves supporting financial operations by handling tasks like processing invoices, reconciling accounts, preparing reports, and maintaining accurate financial records and audit support. S/he will provide financial status information by preparing special reports as well as completing special projects and is the main liaison person for activities within the assigned country.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Review, process, and submit travel advance payments in Oracle for approval by the In-country FO. Upload travel advance payments on the banking platform.
• Review, process, and attach supporting documentation in Oracle and submit for approval.
• Process and post intercompany transactions related to travel, such as air tickets and advances issued from other Business Units.
• Review, process, and submit payments for approval in Oracle within set turnaround times (TATs). Upload approved payments on the banking platform within set TATs.
• Inform vendors, consultants, and staff of the bank’s remittance advice and provide responses to any inquiries that may arise.
• Reconcile payables ledger and subledger balances.
• File and maintain all financial records, both online and physical, within the country office.
• Compile and provide supporting documentation for country projects during project audits and reviews.
• Review and process in-kind grant payments to suppliers and participants in Oracle and the online banking platform. Process and post intercompany transactions related to grant activities.
• Perform interbank or foreign currency sales in a timely manner and in accordance with established standards and policies.
• Petty cash management: Review petty cash forms for correctness and conduct random petty cash counts for reimbursement requests.
• Undertake monthly staff, supplier, and consultant account reconciliations.
• Review and process Daily Subsistence Allowances (DSAs) for meeting/convening participants in Oracle and the online banking platform.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience.
• Accounting certification will be an advantage.
• Computer proficiency in spreadsheets, presentations, and reporting software.
• Ability to work independently in a diverse environment.
• Experience in working with similar organizations or institutions will be an added advantage.
• Thoroughly familiar with and experienced in working with finance regulations and reporting standards and requirements.
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
• Deep understanding of the financial environment within which AGRA is operating.
• Highly organized, results- and detail-oriented with a very hands-on approach.