Finance Officer – Venture Kenya

About the role

Green Earth is seeking a Finance Officer to manage the flow of funds for its Venture Kenya program. You will ensure that all incoming and outgoing payments are recorded accurately, protected, and aligned with approved budgets, supporting the organization’s environmental restoration and farmer livelihood initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Record and safeguard all incoming funds on the day they are received.
• Review and approve payment requests against approved budgets, confirming that invoices and supporting documents are complete.
• 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 transactions.
• Compile and submit monthly financial reports to the Country Director and Holding Finance on time.
• 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 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 ability to work with budgets, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Good judgment to approve, hold, or escalate payments appropriately.

Required skills