Finance Manager (Venture Finance Officer)

About the role

Green Earth is seeking a Finance Manager to serve as the Venture Finance Officer for its Kenya operations. You will ensure that all financial flows – from incoming funds to disbursements – are recorded accurately, protected, and reported in a timely manner.

Key responsibilities

• Record and safeguard all incoming funds on the day they are received.
• Review and approve payment requests against approved budgets, verifying invoices and supporting 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 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 in 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 as needed.

Required skills