About Degas

Degas is an agrifintech company transforming agriculture in Africa by combining data, technology, and innovative financial models to empower smallholder farmers. We partner with cooperatives, distributors, and offtakers to provide farmers with access to high-quality inputs, working capital, and market opportunities. Our embedded financing model uses satellite, agronomic, and transaction data to underwrite risk more efficiently, ensuring both productivity and repayment capacity improve over time.

In Ghana, Degas operates one of the most advanced farmer financing networks in the region. Farmers are supported through every stage of the cycle—from digital registration and input delivery to agronomic monitoring, harvest recovery, and market linkage. By blending field presence with technology, Degas builds long-term trust and financial inclusion for rural communities.

Role Summary

The Field Auditor serves as Degas’ independent control function in the field. This role ensures that farmer registration, activation, input distribution, farm mapping, recoveries, and other key processes are conducted accurately, in compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), and free from fraud or manipulation.

The ideal candidate combines analytical thinking, operational rigor, and a strong sense of ethics.

Key Responsibilities

Audit & Verification

Conduct spot-checks and field audits on farmer registration, input distribution, recoveries, and related processes.
Verify data accuracy through farmer interviews, field visits, and warehouse inspections.
Confirm that inputs, cash, and equipment reach intended beneficiaries without diversion or unauthorized fees.
Evaluate internal control effectiveness and recommend corrective measures.

Compliance & Risk Management

Identify and report risks such as ghost farmers, data mismatches, or SOP non-compliance.
Propose corrective actions and escalate serious irregularities promptly.
Ensure that control policies are consistently implemented across all operating regions.

Reporting & Insights

Prepare clear audit reports summarizing findings, trends, and recommendations.
Work closely with Operations, M&E, and Digital teams to close process and performance gaps.
Provide insights to strengthen SOPs, training, and accountability mechanisms.

Capacity Building

Conduct training and awareness sessions for field agents and coordinators on compliance and risk prevention.
Promote a culture of transparency, responsibility, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Audit, Business, Agriculture, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in audit, compliance, monitoring, or field verification (preferably in agriculture, microfinance/lending, or NGO sector).
Strong analytical and investigative abilities.
High integrity, independence, and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills in English (knowledge of local languages is a plus).
Willingness to travel frequently to rural areas.
Solid knowledge of Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets; experience with digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, CommCare) is an advantage.

Why Join Degas

Work with a mission-driven team creating tangible impact for farmers across Africa.
Be part of a fast-growing agrifintech combining technology, finance, and field operations.
Grow professionally in a high-accountability, high-autonomy environment.
Travel, learn, and contribute directly to transforming agriculture at scale.