Accountant – Kerugoya

About the role

Green Earth is seeking a meticulous Accountant to manage its financial operations in Kerugoya. You will ensure all funds are recorded accurately, support budgeting processes, and provide timely financial reports to senior leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Record and safeguard all incoming funds on the day they are received.
• Review and approve payment requests against approved budgets, ensuring complete invoices and supporting documentation.
• Oversee income, receipts, disbursements, payments, and financial reporting functions to maintain traceable transactions.
• Maintain audit‑ready financial records with no missing invoices or unreconciled transactions.
• Compile and submit monthly financial reports to the Country Director and Holding Finance on schedule.
• Identify and resolve missing documentation or discrepancies before month‑end close.
• Escalate payment requests that exceed approved thresholds or show signs of irregularity.
• Respond to financial queries from division heads, auditors, and Holding Finance.

Required profile

• A degree or professional qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Solid experience in financial management, budgeting, or accounting, preferably within a field‑based or nonprofit/social‑impact organization in Kenya or East Africa.
• Strong attention to detail and the judgment to approve, hold, or escalate payments appropriately.
• Excellent communication skills to explain financial matters to non‑finance colleagues.
• High integrity and discretion handling sensitive financial data and audit trails.
• Familiarity with Kenyan financial regulations, tax requirements, and banking practices.

Required skills

• Financial reporting
• Budgeting
• Accounting
• Kenyan tax and regulatory compliance