Venture Finance Officer – Accounting

About the role

As the Venture Finance Officer for Venture Kenya, you will ensure that every fund movement – incoming, outgoing, and internal – is recorded accurately, protected, and traceable. You will oversee a small team handling receipts, disbursements, and record‑keeping while providing real‑time visibility of transactions for auditors and senior management.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure all incoming funds are correctly recorded and protected on the day they are received.
• Review and approve payment requests against approved budgets, confirming invoices and supporting documentation.
• Oversee income & receipts, disbursements & payments, 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 on time.
• Flag and resolve missing documentation or financial discrepancies before month‑end close.
• Escalate any payment requests above approved thresholds or signs of financial irregularity promptly.
• Respond to financial queries from division heads, auditors, and Holding Finance as they arise.

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 eye for detail and comfort working with budgets, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Judgment to approve, hold, or escalate payments confidently.
• Clear communication skills to explain financial status to non‑finance colleagues.
• Integrity and discretion given the sensitivity of financial data and audit trails for carbon credit certification.
• Familiarity with Kenyan financial regulations, tax requirements, and banking practices.
• Comfort working within a structured reporting line while exercising independent judgment day‑to‑day.

What we offer

• Competitive salary reflecting your financial expertise and the trust placed in this role.
• Opportunities for growth within a fast‑moving international organization.
• Stock options in our publicly listed company (AEX: EARTH), sharing in collective success.
• Tangible impact: your work protects the integrity of a real carbon‑credit program in Kenya.
• A supportive team with clear financial structure and backing from Holding Finance.