Finance Officer – Venture Kenya

About the role

As the Venture Finance Officer for Venture Kenya, you will ensure that all money moving through the venture is recorded, protected and tracked accurately. You will review payment requests against approved budgets, oversee receipt and disbursement teams, and maintain audit‑ready records that support carbon‑credit certification.

Key responsibilities

• Record and safeguard all incoming funds on the day they are received.
• Review and approve payment requests, confirming invoices and supporting documentation are complete.
• Oversee income & receipts, disbursements & payments, and financial reporting functions to keep transactions accurate and traceable.
• 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 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.

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 organisation in Kenya or East Africa.
• Strong attention to detail and 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.
• Familiarity with Kenyan financial regulations, tax requirements and banking practices.

What we offer

• Competitive salary reflecting financial expertise.
• Stock options in the publicly listed company (AEX: EARTH).
• Opportunity to protect the integrity of a real carbon‑credit program impacting farmers.
• Supportive financial structure and collaboration with division heads and field teams.