Finance & Compliance Officer – Meru

About the role

Green Earth is seeking a meticulous Finance & Compliance Officer to manage end‑to‑end financial accuracy for its operations in Meru. You will ensure that every receipt, reconciliation and payment aligns with the organization’s financial policies and the broader goals of carbon‑credit certification.

Key responsibilities

• Record and safeguard all incoming funds on the day they are received.
• Review and approve payment requests against approved budgets, ensuring complete documentation.
• Oversee income, receipts, disbursements, payments, and financial reporting functions to maintain traceable transactions.
• Maintain audit‑ready financial records with zero missing invoices or unreconciled items.
• 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 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 a field‑based or nonprofit/social‑impact organization in Kenya or East Africa.
• Strong attention to detail and the judgment to approve, hold, or escalate payments appropriately.
• Excellent communication skills to explain 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.
• Experience with financial reporting linked to certification, compliance, or audit processes (e.g., carbon‑credit programs) is a plus.

Required skills