Venture Finance Officer – Nyeri

About the role

As the Venture Finance Officer for Venture Kenya, you will ensure that all funds move accurately and transparently through the organization. You will oversee receipt processing, disbursements, and maintain audit‑ready records while supporting the Country Director and Holding Finance with timely financial reporting.

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 documents are complete.
• Supervise the Income & Receipts, Disbursements & Payments, and Records, Assets & Financial Reports functions.
• Maintain complete, audit‑ready financial records with no missing invoices or unreconciled transactions.
• 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 within an operational, field‑based, nonprofit or social‑impact organization in Kenya or East Africa.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with budgets, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Good judgment to approve, hold, or escalate payments as needed.
• Clear communication skills for explaining financial matters.

Required skills