Finance & Compliance Officer (Nanyuki)

About the role

We are seeking a meticulous Finance & Compliance Officer to join Green Earth’s operations in Nanyuki. The role combines end‑to‑end financial stewardship with compliance oversight, ensuring that every transaction aligns with our carbon‑credit and grant certification requirements.

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 accurate, 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 high‑value payment requests or any irregularities promptly.
• 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, or nonprofit/social‑impact organization in Kenya or East Africa.
• Strong attention to detail and the judgment to approve, hold, or escalate payments.
• Excellent communication skills to explain financial status to non‑finance colleagues.
• Integrity and discretion handling sensitive financial data and audit trails for carbon‑credit certification.
• Familiarity with Kenyan financial regulations, tax requirements, and banking practices.

Required skills

• Financial reporting
• Budgeting
• Reconciliation