Finance Associate (100%, remote)

Your mission

Company Description

Malengo is a non-profit organization (Germany: gGmbH; US: 501(c)(3)) that facilitates international educational migration. We provide mentoring and financial support to students from low-income countries who want to complete a Bachelor’s degree or vocational training in a high-income country. We aim to give millions of students the opportunity to pursue the education they want, and to lift themselves and their families out of poverty in the process. We believe that this is one of the most effective poverty reduction strategies in per-dollar terms that is available.

Malengo currently supports low-income, high-ability students in Uganda in applying for and completing a Bachelor’s degree, and refugees in Kenya seeking to do vocational training in Germany. By 2030, we aim to support students from most low-income and lower-middle income countries, and facilitate undergraduate studies in more than a dozen destination countries. Our program is sustainable by combining a strong network of volunteer mentors with a financial model in which students support future generations of scholars once they earn a high enough income (Income Share Agreements, ISAs).

Five complete cohorts of Malengo students, which comprise about 300 young people, are already in Germany. The first of these students have already completed their studies. Around 50 more students are preparing to arrive this fall.

In addition, around 250 young people are preparing to come to Germany to start a vocational training (mostly in nursing), the first ones in the spring of 2026. These young people are currently attending intensive German language training in Kenya and Rwanda. Most of them are refugees, mainly from South Sudan, Somalia, Burundi and DRC.

We support our scholars in Germany through a comprehensive program that includes academic preparation, immigration processes, and long-term mentorship. Malengo also works closely with universities, landlords, employers, and government institutions to help our students integrate successfully into life in Germany.

Our team is international, mission-driven, and passionate about social impact, education, and intercultural understanding.

We aim to support all aspects of our scholars’ well-being, including their mental health - for this mission, we are now looking for a “Finance Associate” to join us.

Responsibilities include

● 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

About the candidate

● 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

What we offer

● 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

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Anticipated start date: As soon as possible

Malengo is committed to diversity, and we believe that our work is strengthened by our differences in background, culture, experience, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, and more.

How to Apply

Please submit your Curriculum Vitae/resume and answer the following application questions:

Question 1: Financial Problem-Solving Experience

Describe a specific instance where you identified an error, discrepancy, or irregularity in financial records or accounts. In your response, please include: (a) the approximate monetary value involved, (b) how you discovered the issue, (c) the root cause, and (d) the specific steps you took to resolve it. If you have not yet encountered this situation professionally, describe how you would approach discovering and resolving a €500 discrepancy between a bank statement and your internal records.

Question 2: Personal Connection to Mission
Malengo supports students from low-income countries in accessing education. Describe a specific personal experience—not a general interest—that has shaped your understanding of educational barriers or international opportunity gaps. This could be something you witnessed, participated in, or experienced yourself. Why does this memory stay with you?

Question 3: Salary expectations

What is your expected gross annual salary (in EUR) for this position?

Question 4: Availability
What is your earliest possible start date?

Disclaimer for Applicants – Important Notice Regarding AI Use: We require that your responses to the application questions above be written entirely by you, without the use of AI writing tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or similar assistants. Your answers should reflect your genuine experiences and perspectives. We specifically designed these questions to learn about your unique background and approach. AI-generated responses are often identifiable and will negatively impact your application. We value authenticity over polish - honest, specific answers in imperfect English are preferred over generic, well-written responses that could apply to any candidate. By submitting your application, you confirm that the responses are your own work.

About Malengo

Malengo currently supports low-income, high-ability students in Uganda in applying for and completing Bachelor’s degrees, as well as refugees in Kenya and Rwanda seeking vocational training in Germany. By 2030, we aim to support students from most low-income and lower-middle income countries, and facilitate undergraduate studies in more than a dozen destination countries. Our program is sustainable through a combination of a strong network of volunteer mentors and a financial model in which students support future generations of scholars once they earn a high enough income (Income Share Agreements, ISAs).

Standort

Malengo, Munich