Finance Officer-Nyeri

Role Overview

As Venture Finance Officer, you will oversee the flow and documentation of funds for Venture Kenya, from recording incoming money to reviewing payments and preparing financial reports. Your work will give local leaders and Holding Finance a reliable view of the venture’s finances while helping maintain the records needed to support audits and carbon credit certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Record and safeguard incoming funds on the day they are received, ensuring each transaction is accurately documented.
• Check payment requests against approved budgets and confirm that invoices and supporting documents are complete before approving processing.
• Supervise the receipt, payment, and financial record-keeping functions, maintaining clear and traceable transaction histories.
• Keep financial records current and audit-ready, and investigate discrepancies or missing documentation before month-end close.
• Prepare and submit monthly financial reports to the Country Director and Holding Finance within required timelines.
• Escalate requests that exceed approval limits and promptly raise concerns about potential financial irregularities.
• Respond to financial questions from division heads, auditors, and Holding Finance, providing accurate updates on transaction status.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A degree or professional qualification in finance, accounting, or a related discipline.
• Practical experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial management; experience in operational, field-based, nonprofit, or social-impact settings in Kenya or East Africa is particularly relevant.
• Strong working ability with budgets, reconciliations, transaction records, and financial reporting.
• Sound judgment when assessing payment documentation, applying approval limits, and deciding when an issue requires escalation.
• Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain financial requirements to colleagues outside the finance team.
• Integrity and discretion in handling sensitive financial information and maintaining a dependable audit trail.
• Knowledge of Kenyan tax rules, financial regulations, and banking practices.
• Ability to work within established reporting arrangements while taking responsibility for day-to-day financial decisions.
• Experience with audit, certification, grant-compliance, or carbon-credit reporting requirements is an advantage.

What We Offer / Why Join

• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to develop within an international organization with long-term ambitions.
• Stock options in the publicly listed company, AEX: EARTH.
• A direct role in supporting the financial integrity of a Kenyan carbon credit program and the credibility of its reported farmer impact.
• Support from Holding Finance, alongside regular collaboration with division heads and field teams.