Accountant – Meru (Westlands, Kenya)

About the role

Green Earth is seeking a meticulous Accountant to manage day‑to‑day financial operations for its activities in Meru and the Westlands area. You will ensure that all funds are recorded accurately, support budgeting processes, and provide transparent financial reporting 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 record‑keeping to keep transactions accurate and traceable.
• 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 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 an operational, field‑based, or nonprofit/social‑impact organization in Kenya or East Africa.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to make sound judgment on payment approvals and escalations.
• Clear communication skills for explaining financial matters to non‑finance colleagues.
• Integrity and discretion handling sensitive financial data and audit trails.
• Familiarity with Kenyan financial regulations, tax requirements, and banking practices.

Required skills

• Financial reporting
• Budget reconciliation
• Kenyan financial regulations