Venture Finance Officer

About the role

Green Earth partners with smallholder farmers to restore degraded land, regenerate soil health and generate verified carbon credits. As Venture Finance Officer for Venture Kenya, you will ensure that funds move correctly, transparently and on time, reviewing payment requests against approved budgets, overseeing a small team handling receipts, disbursements and record-keeping, and making sure every transaction has its paperwork.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure all incoming funds are correctly recorded and protected on the day they arrive
• Review and approve payment requests against approved budgets, confirming invoices and supporting documents are complete
• Oversee 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 on time
• Flag and resolve missing documentation or discrepancies before month-end close
• Escalate payment requests above approved thresholds or signs of irregularity
• Respond to financial queries from division heads, auditors and Holding Finance

Required profile

• Degree or professional qualification in Finance, Accounting or a related field
• Solid experience in financial management, budgeting or accounting, preferably in an operational, field-based or nonprofit/social-impact organization in Kenya or East Africa
• Strong attention to detail and comfort with budgets, reconciliations and financial reporting
• Clear communication with non-finance colleagues and integrity and discretion with sensitive financial data
• Bonus: familiarity with Kenyan financial regulations, tax requirements and banking practices, and experience with reporting tied to certification, compliance or audit processes

What we offer

• A competitive salary reflecting your expertise and the trust placed in the role
• Room to grow within a fast-moving international organization
• Stock options in the publicly listed company (AEX: EARTH)
• Support from Holding Finance and a team that values precision