Applications are open for the Olam Agri Africa Finance Program 2026, a 12-month structured learning journey for high-performing finance professionals across Africa. The application deadline is not yet specified, and the deadline will be displayed on the application portal once the campaign goes live.
The program is designed to build Olam Agri’s finance talent pipeline through cohort onboarding, country or business unit rotations, finance immersion, and a final on-the-job stint. In addition, selected participants gain pan-African exposure and practical business experience.
Application Deadline: The application deadline will be displayed on the application portal once the campaign goes live.
Eligible Countries: Ghana, Cameroon, Mozambique, South Africa, Nigeria, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Togo, Chad
Program Duration: 12 months
Program Location: Pan-African program across cohort countries in Africa, with willingness to work across Africa including remote locations.
Funding/Benefits: Structured 12-month development pathway with onboarding, rotations, finance immersion, pan-African exposure, cohort network, real business exposure, strong finance foundations, and career acceleration. Logistics support is typically planned during cross-country movements; medical cover and relocation support depend on country policies and placement type.
Award Provider: Olam Agri
About this Program
The Olam Agri Africa Finance Program 2026 is a fellowship-style development program for finance professionals with relevant academic training and work experience. Over 12 months, fellows move through a structured pathway that combines onboarding, rotations, finance exposure, and practical project work.
Moreover, the program focuses on operational finance development across multiple African markets. Participants are expected to work in diverse environments, including remote locations where required.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must have a Master’s degree in Finance or equivalent.
- Applicants should hold ACCA, FMVA, CFA, DFCE, ICAN or an equivalent certification.
- Candidates should have around 3–5 years of experience in a finance-related role.
- English is mandatory.
- An additional local language may be required depending on the country, such as French or Portuguese.
- Applicants must be willing to work across Africa, including remote locations.
- Candidates with certification in progress may still apply if they indicate their status and can share proof of enrollment.
- Final selection is conditional on meeting the certification requirement during verification.
- Candidates with more than 5 years of experience may still apply and will be reviewed case by case depending on fit.
What Fellows Receive: 12-month fast-track development pathway, pan-African exposure and internal network, real business exposure, strong finance foundations across reporting, treasury, compliance, risk management, FP&A, and commercial finance, and career acceleration for operational finance roles. Logistics support is typically planned during cross-country movements. Medical cover and relocation support may be provided depending on country policies and placement type.
Program Components Corporate onboarding as part of a cohort; business unit or country rotations with field and market visits; finance immersion covering policies, reporting, treasury, compliance, risk management, FP&A, and SAP or digital finance; an on-the-job stint; a business project; assessments and interviews during selection; and background verification covering identity, education, employment, and compliance screening if selected.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should complete their application through the official application portal. Before applying, review the eligibility requirements and prepare any information needed for verification and the selection process.
The required documents are not specified on the provided source data. Therefore, applicants should check the official page for application instructions and updates.
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