Finance Associate (100%, remote)

About the position Malengo is a non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating international educational migration. We provide mentoring and financial support to students from low-income countries pursuing Bachelor's degrees or vocational training in high-income countries. Our goal is to empower millions of students to access education, thereby lifting themselves and their families out of poverty. We believe this is a highly effective poverty reduction strategy. Currently, Malengo supports students in Uganda with Bachelor's degrees and refugees in Kenya pursuing vocational training in Germany. By 2030, we plan to expand our support to students from most low-income and lower-middle income countries, facilitating undergraduate studies in over a dozen destination countries. Our program is sustained by a network of volunteer mentors and a financial model where former students contribute to future generations through Income Share Agreements (ISAs). We have successfully supported five cohorts of approximately 300 students in Germany, with the first students already graduated. An additional 50 students are preparing to join this fall. Furthermore, around 250 young individuals, primarily refugees from South Sudan, Somalia, Burundi, and DRC, are preparing for vocational training in Germany (mainly nursing), with the first cohort starting in spring 2026. These individuals are currently undergoing intensive German language training in Kenya and Rwanda. Our support for scholars in Germany includes academic preparation, immigration assistance, and long-term mentorship, in collaboration with universities, landlords, employers, and government institutions to ensure successful integration. Our team is international, mission-driven, and passionate about social impact, education, and intercultural understanding. We are committed to supporting the holistic well-being of our scholars, including their mental health. To further this mission, we are seeking a "Finance Associate" to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Reconciliation of payments and accounts
• Collecting and organizing receipts and invoices
• Assisting with financial reporting and documentation
• Supporting the head of finance with daily tasks and projects
• Ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping
• Support operations and financial management of a growing income-share-agreement portfolio
• Support HR administration

Requirements

• Graduation from a relevant degree program or training (e.g. “Betriebswirt”, “Kaufmann”, “Buchhalter”, “Finanzbuchhalter”, “Betriebswirtschaft”, “BWL”, “Kaufmännische Ausbildung”)
• At least 1 year of professional experience (training, first professional experience, student job, internship, etc.)
• Understanding of accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets)
• Fluency in German and English
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and time management skills

Benefits

• 100% remote work
• Full-time position (100%)
• Flexible working hours
• Collaboration with a highly motivated international team (Germany, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, USA)
• The opportunity to help shape a young non-profit start-up and have a positive impact on the lives of many young people and their families