Finance Officer (Kenya)
Earth Enable
About EarthEnable
EarthEnable is transforming how people live by making homes healthier for families across rural Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda and helping to reduce the polluting impact of the building industry on the environment. Most Ugandans live in homes with dirt floors that are dusty, unsanitary, and fertile breeding grounds for parasites and germs. While replacing a dirt floor with concrete has significant health benefits (e.g., reducing diarrhea by 50% and parasitic infections by 80%), concrete is unaffordable for many who need it and is a huge contributor to global pollution.
To counter the environmental and affordability issues surrounding concrete, EarthEnable has spent the past 8+ years developing and selling high-quality, earthen floors and plasters that are 50% cheaper than concrete with 90% less embodied energy.
About the Role
EarthEnable Kenya is seeking a Finance Officer to manage and lead all aspects of the country’s finance operations. This role will ensure financial accuracy, statutory compliance, timely reporting, and the implementation of strong financial controls across the Kenya team. The Finance Officer will work closely with the Kenya Country Director and report to the Finance Manager.
This is an opportunity for a detail-oriented and disciplined individual who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Core Finance Functions:
- Payments Administration, process all Kenya-based financial transactions, ensuring they are accurate, approved, and supported with proper documentation.
- Payroll Management, prepare and execute monthly payroll for all Kenya staff. Ensure accurate statutory deductions and timely submissions to KRA, NHIF, and NSSF.
- Bookkeeping & Monthly Closings, maintain clean and up-to-date financial records. Carry out monthly closings, perform reconciliations, and generate accurate reports.
- Statutory & Regulatory Compliance, ensure full compliance with Kenyan tax laws, labor regulations, and financial reporting requirements.
- Financial Reporting, compile and submit regular internal financial reports. Provide financial insights to support management decisions.
Cash, Inventory & Asset Oversight:
- Petty Cash Management, manage the Kenya petty cash float, process approved payments, track balances, and ensure accountability with receipts and supporting documents.
- Inventory Oversight, oversee financial documentation related to inventory movement, stock counts, reconciliations, and internal controls.
- Asset Tracking, support finance-related asset tracking in line with EarthEnable’s Asset Management Policy.
Administrative & Supportive Functions:
- Document Management, ensure financial records (physical and digital) are complete, organized, and audit-ready.
- Interdepartmental Support, work with Operations, HR, and other departments to ensure financial processes are efficient and aligned with organizational goals.
- Learning & Compliance Updates, stay informed of changes in Kenyan financial regulations. Proactively recommend improvements to local finance processes.
- Other Duties, perform other finance-related tasks as assigned by the Finance Manager or Kenya Country Director.
Must-haves Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in finance or accounting in Kenya.
- Strong understanding of Kenyan statutory deductions, tax laws, and compliance.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Full integrity, discretion, and trustworthiness in handling financial information.
Nice-to-Haves Qualifications
- Experience working with NGOs or social enterprises.
- Familiarity with QuickBooks or similar accounting systems.
- Previous involvement in multi-location operations or field office support.
