Accountant – Nyeri

About the role

Green Earth is seeking a diligent Accountant to manage its financial operations in Nyeri, Kenya. The role is full‑time and focuses on accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of all income and expenditures to support the organization’s carbon‑credit and grant compliance activities.

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 keep transactions accurate and traceable.
• Maintain audit‑ready financial records with zero missing invoices or unreconciled transactions.
• Compile and submit monthly financial reports to the Country Director and Holding Finance on time.
• Identify and resolve missing documentation or financial 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 an operational, field‑based, or nonprofit/social‑impact organization in Kenya or East Africa.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently while following structured reporting lines.
• Excellent judgment for approving, holding, or escalating payments.
• Clear communication skills for explaining financial matters to non‑finance colleagues.
• Integrity and discretion handling sensitive financial data and audit trails required for carbon‑credit certification.
• Familiarity with Kenyan financial regulations, tax requirements, and banking practices.

Required skills