Finance and Administration Fellow

About Kepler

Kepler is a leading education-to-employment organization transforming higher education across Africa. Partnering with Southern New Hampshire University and locally accredited programs, Kepler equips students with practical skills and internationally recognized degrees. Since 2013, Kepler has served thousands of learners in Rwanda and Ethiopia, including vulnerable and refugee populations, with over 90% of graduates employed within six months.

Role Overview

Kepler Ethiopia seeks a Finance and Administration Fellow to support finance and administrative operations. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Fellow ensures compliance with organizational and donor financial guidelines while facilitating smooth office operations. This role suits candidates with finance or administrative experience in NGOs, education institutions, or multi-country organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process CPV/PCPV payments, checks, and bank transfers after verification and approval
• Generate withholding tax (WHT) vouchers, submit monthly income tax, pension, and WHT declarations, and secure ERCA receipts
• Manage petty cash, monitor transactions, prepare replenishment summaries, and ensure proper documentation
• Organize, scan, and maintain financial documents and fixed asset registers for donor reporting and recordkeeping
• Record daily purchases, prepare GRNs, and ensure accurate financial tracking
• Reconcile bank statements and cash accounts to maintain financial accuracy
• Stamp financial documents as "Paid" and maintain accountability
• Collaborate with operations and administrative teams to support smooth office functions, including monitoring supplies
• Perform additional finance and administrative duties as assigned

Position Details

• Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Contract Type: 11 months
• Reports to: Finance Manager