CHANCEN International, a non-profit, offers ethical financing for African youth to access quality tertiary education through Income Share Agreements (ISAS). Established in East Africa in 2018, it covers tuition fees during studies, and graduates repay based on income, enabling funding for future students. Headquartered in Kigali but operating across four countries including Kenya, South Africa and Ghana, it has supported over 4,000 students to date. CHANCEN believes in empowering African youth responsibly, seeing education as a tool for unlocking potential and creating equal access to quality education that leads to decent employment. Our innovative financing model aims to boost economic mobility for marginalized youth, fostering participation in building strong economies and peaceful nations. We are committed to creating a safe working environment where each individual can flourish and achieve their full potential. Our actions are guided by our core values:Collaboration, Inclusivity, Learning, Teamwork, and Vulnerability.Key Responsibilities Financial Modelling Build, maintain, and refine financial models covering ISA portfolio performance, fund-level economics, and Group-level consolidations Develop and own scenario-based models assessing the impact of key variables, deployment timing, repayment rates, FX movements, and salary growth — on portfolio and company financial performance Support financial feasibility assessments for new Business Development initiatives, including IRR, NPV, and FX sensitivity analysis Contribute to impairment calculations and ECL estimation processes across all operating markets Financial Planning & Analysis Track budget vs. actuals across departments and countries — providing structured variance analysis with clear commentary Support financial planning, forecasting, and annual budgeting cycles — including multi-scenario planning Assist in preparing financial inputs for EXCO, Board, and investor reporting cycles Contribute to the 2027 Strategic Annual Plan with scenario overviews covering deployment timing, tranche mix, and FX impact Reporting & Data Management Build and maintain integrated financial reports using internal datasets, ensuring complete, timely, and actionable outputs for key stakeholders Review existing reports and enhance structure, clarity, and utility for decision-making Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Credit, and Programme teams to integrate data inputs for unified reporting Utilize the Data Warehouse as the primary data source for all financial reporting — ensuring alignment, consistency, and data accuracy Process Improvement & Documentation Assist in automating repetitive financial tasks and improving data flow between systems Document key FP&A processes such as ISA calculations, impairment methodology, and reporting workflows Identify and implement opportunities to improve reporting quality, internal controls, and process efficiency Contribute to the team's SOP and Runbook library across core FP&A functions Requirements Educational Qualifications Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Analytics, Accounting, or a related field Professional certification (CFA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) is an advantage Technical Skills, Competencies & Experience 3–6 years of experience in a financial analysis, FP&A, investment analysis, or financial modelling role Demonstrated ability to independently build complex financial models, including 3-statement models (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) from scratch; this is non-negotiable Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets — non-negotiable Familiarity with Power BI, Looker, or Python is an advantage Strong understanding of financial reporting frameworks, modelling principles, and portfolio analytics Exposure to microfinance, development finance, or impact investing is a plus — but not required Experience working across African markets is preferred Strong written and verbal communication skills — able to present financial outputs clearly to non-finance stakeholders Detail-oriented, structured thinker with a strong interest in process improvement and data integrity Curious, proactive, and self-driven — comfortable operating in a fast-moving, lean team environment