Accountant (Venture Finance Officer)

About the role

Green.Earth is looking for a diligent Accountant to act as the Venture Finance Officer for its Kenya operations. You will ensure that all funds move correctly, transparently, and on time, supporting the organization’s carbon‑credit and farmer‑livelihood initiatives.

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 records 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.
• Flag and resolve missing documentation or discrepancies before month‑end close.
• Escalate any payment requests above thresholds or 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 in an operational, field‑based, or nonprofit/social‑impact organization in Kenya or East Africa.
• Strong eye for detail and comfort working with budgets, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Ability to judge when to approve, hold, or escalate payments.
• Clear communication skills for explaining financial status to non‑finance colleagues.
• Integrity and discretion handling sensitive financial data.
• Familiarity with Kenyan financial regulations, tax requirements, and banking practices.

What we offer

• Competitive salary reflecting financial expertise.
• Stock options in the publicly listed company (AEX: EARTH).
• Opportunity to impact a real carbon‑credit program and farmer livelihoods.
• Supportive team with clear financial structure and backing from Holding Finance.