Venture Finance Officer

About the role

Green Earth is seeking a Venture Finance Officer for its Kenya operations. The role ensures that all financial flows related to the venture are recorded accurately, protected, and reported in a timely manner, supporting the organization’s mission of land restoration and carbon credit generation.

Key responsibilities

• Record and safeguard all incoming funds on the day they are received.
• Review and approve payment requests against approved budgets, ensuring 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.
• Identify and resolve missing documentation or financial 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 as needed.

Required profile

• A degree or professional qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Solid experience in financial management, budgeting, or accounting, preferably within 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 appropriately.

Required skills