Finance & Compliance Officer

About the role

Green Earth is seeking a Finance & Compliance Officer to ensure that all financial transactions for its Kenya venture are accurately recorded, approved, and reported. You will oversee the flow of funds, maintain audit‑ready records, and provide timely financial insights 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 records, assets & financial reports functions.
• Maintain complete, 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 discrepancies before month‑end close.
• Escalate payment requests above approved thresholds or any signs of financial irregularity.
• Respond to financial queries from division heads, auditors, and Holding Finance as needed.

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 comfort working with budgets, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Good judgment to approve, hold, or escalate payments appropriately.

Required skills