Finance & Compliance Officer

About the role

Green.Earth is seeking a Finance & Compliance Officer to ensure that all financial flows for its Kenyan venture are recorded accurately, transparently and on time. You will oversee receipt logging, payment approvals, and monthly reporting, acting as the central point of contact for financial queries. The role supports the integrity of carbon credit certification and farmer impact.

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.
• Identify and resolve missing documentation or discrepancies before month‑end close.
• Escalate payment requests above thresholds or any signs of irregularity promptly.
• 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 attention to detail with the ability to judge when to approve, hold or escalate payments.
• Clear communication skills to explain financial status to non‑finance colleagues.
• Integrity and discretion handling sensitive financial data and audit trails.

Required skills

• Familiarity with Kenyan financial regulations, tax requirements and banking practices.
• Experience with financial reporting requirements linked to certification, compliance or audit processes.

What we offer

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