Finance Officer (Kerugoya)

About the role

The Venture Finance Officer for Venture Kenya will ensure that all financial flows within the venture are accurately recorded, protected, and reported. 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 complete invoices and supporting documentation.
• Supervise the 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.
• Identify 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 within an operational, field‑based, or nonprofit/social‑impact organization in Kenya or East Africa.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently with end‑to‑end financial accuracy.
• Good judgment to approve, hold, or escalate payments as needed.
• Clear communication skills for explaining financial status to stakeholders.

Required skills

• Financial reporting
• Budget reconciliation
• Accounting principles and practices