Finance Manager (Venture Kenya)

About the role

As Venture Finance Officer for Venture Kenya, you’ll ensure money moves correctly, reviewing payment requests, overseeing receipts, disbursements, and record‑keeping, and providing up‑to‑date financial reports.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure all incoming funds are correctly recorded and protected on the day they’re received.
• Review and approve payment requests against approved budgets, confirming 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.
• Flag and resolve missing documentation or financial discrepancies before month‑end close and escalate any irregularities.

Required profile

• 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 ability to work with budgets, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Good judgment to approve, hold, or escalate payments and clear communication skills for non‑finance colleagues.
• Integrity and discretion handling sensitive financial data and audit trails.

What we offer

• Competitive salary reflecting financial expertise and trust placed in the role.
• Opportunity to grow within a fast‑moving international organization with long‑term ambitions.
• Stock options in the publicly listed company (AEX: EARTH) sharing in collective success.
• Direct impact on the integrity of a carbon credit program, supporting farmer livelihoods and environmental restoration.