2026 Olam Agric Africa Finance Programme
Job Description
2026 Olam Agric Africa Finance Programme
The Olam Agric Africa Finance Programme 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.
Your 12-Month Programme 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
- Type: Training
- Sponsor: Olam International
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Duration: 12months
- Benefits: Career Acceleration, Strong Finance Foundations, Pan-African Exposure & Network, etc
- Deadline: Not Specified
Eligibility 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 of Participating in the 2026 Olam Agric Africa Finance Programme
This programme is built to accelerate your growth through structured learning, exposure, and a clear development journey.
- 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.
Selection Process
Our selection process is structured and competitive, designed to assess both potential and job readiness.
- Online Application
Submit your application through our portal with your profile, qualifications, and experience.
- Aptitude Assessment
Shortlisted applicants complete an assessment covering verbal, numerical, and logical reasoning.
- Virtual Assessment / Business Case
Selected candidates complete finance-relevant assessments including Excel proficiency, business simulation, and presentation.
- 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.