Finance Manager – Venture Finance Officer

About the role

Green.Earth is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the venture finance function for its Kenya operations. You will ensure that all funds flow correctly, transparently, and on time, supporting the organization’s carbon‑credit 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 invoices and supporting documents.
• Oversee income, receipts, disbursements, and financial reporting functions to keep transactions accurate and traceable.
• 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.
• Flag and resolve missing documentation or discrepancies before month‑end close.
• Escalate payment requests above thresholds or any signs of irregularities.
• 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 in a nonprofit or social‑impact setting in Kenya or East Africa.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to make sound judgment on payment approvals.
• Excellent communication skills to explain financial status to non‑finance colleagues.
• Integrity and discretion handling sensitive financial data and audit trails.

What we offer

• Competitive salary reflecting your expertise.
• Stock options in the publicly listed company (AEX: EARTH).
• Opportunity to directly impact carbon‑credit verification and farmer livelihoods.
• Supportive team with clear financial structure and backing from Holding Finance.