Olam Agri Africa Finance Program 2026 for high-performing finance professionals.

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Application Deadline: Unspecified

Applications are now open for the 2026 Olam Agri Africa Finance Program. The Africa Finance Program is a structured learning journey designed to build a strong finance talent pipeline across Africa and accelerate the readiness of finance professionals through cohort onboarding, rotations, finance exposure, and a final job stint. A 12-month program designed for high-performing finance professionals.

Cohort Countries

• Ghana
• Cameroon
• Mozambique
• South Africa
• Nigeria
• Congo
• Côte d’Ivoire
• Senegal
• Togo
• Chad

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in Finance (or equivalent)
• Certification: ACCA / FMVA / CFA / DFCE / ICAN or equivalent
• Experience: Around 3–5 years in a finance-related role
• Language: English mandatory; an additional local language may be required depending on the country (e.g., French/Portuguese).
• Mobility: Willing to work across Africa, including remote locations

Benefits

12-Month Fast-Track Development

A structured pathway combining onboarding, exposure, finance immersion, and job stint—ending with project presentation and graduation.

Pan-African Exposure & Network

Learn alongside a cohort, build a strong internal network, and gain cross-country perspective across diverse markets.

Real Business Exposure

Gain practical exposure to business realities and operating contexts, connecting finance decisions to ground operations.

Strong Finance Foundations

Build capability across reporting, treasury, compliance, risk management, FP&A, and commercial finance domains.

Career Acceleration

Accelerate readiness for operational finance roles with mobility, development, and deployment opportunities across Africa.

Skills Needed

• Core finance exposure (accounting, finance, audit)
• Comfort working in diverse and remote environments
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with SAP, Power BI, Excel
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ownership mindset: proactive and action-oriented

The 12-Month Program Journey

Phase 1

Corporate Onboarding (Full Cohort)

Start as part of a full cohort to build your network and understand Olam Agri—our operating model, how we work across Africa, and key support functions.

Phase 2

BU / Country Rotations (Pair)

Complete structured rotations in pairs to deepen your understanding of countries, businesses, and value chains with field and market visits.

Phase 3

Finance Exposure (Individual)

Move into deeper finance immersion covering policies, reporting, treasury, compliance, risk management, FP&A, and SAP/digital finance.

Phase 4

Job Stint (Individual) + Reviews

Transition into an on-the-job stint, delivering outcomes and your business project, concluding with final review and graduation.

Selection Process & Program Journey

Our selection process is structured and competitive, designed to assess both potential and job readiness.

Aptitude Assessment

Shortlisted applicants complete an assessment covering verbal, numerical, and logical reasoning.

First Round Interview

Interviews conducted by local Finance and HR stakeholders to assess fit and capabilities.

Offer & Background Checks

Successful candidates proceed to background verification including identity, education, employment, and compliance screening.

Online Application

Submit your application through our portal with your profile, qualifications, and experience.

Virtual Assessment / Business Case

Selected candidates complete finance-relevant assessments including Excel proficiency, business simulation, and presentation.

Final Interview

Final interviews conducted by Regional Finance and Regional HR leadership.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Olam Agri Africa Finance Program