Amini · 1 day ago
Head of Finance (Global) - Globally Remote Based
Amini is a dynamic, fast-growing deep tech startup focused on building AI-native infrastructure for the Global South. The Head of Finance will oversee financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, robust controls, and compliance while supporting strategic growth and decision-making across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Own and deliver the monthly, quarterly, and annual group close
Manage consolidation, intercompany eliminations, and FX
Deliver group financials with clear variance analysis and audit-ready documentation
Own revenue recognition policy and execution across multiple revenue models
Partner with Sales and Legal on contract structuring and pricing decisions, pricing, and IP/licensing models
Own margin analysis, unit economics, and deferred revenue accuracy
Design and enforce group accounting, governance and internal control frameworks
Own balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, and audit readiness
Manage intercompany pricing, risk controls and financial exposures
Own the group’s tax and compliance obligations across different regions
Manage corporate tax, indirect taxes, and transfer pricing with advisors
Identify and mitigate tax risks from cross-border activity and pricing
Own relationships with outsourced accounting and advisory firms
Set SLAs, close timelines, and quality standards
Ensure consistent application of group policies across entities
Own group budgets, forecasts, financial planning cycles, cash flow planning, and runway visibility
Build scalable revenue, margin and cost models
Partner with leaders on cost control and resource allocation
Support go-to-market, growth, and pricing decisions with financial insight
Build profitability views by product, customer, and geography
Partner with Sales, CS, R&D, and Operations on financial performance
Prepare financial materials for investors and the board
Ensure consistency between management and investor reporting
Surface key risks, judgements, and performance insights
Support audits, due diligence, and financing documentation
Own the finance systems and process roadmap
Improve automation across reporting, revenue, and close
Build and scale the finance team, processes, and controls
Manage, coach and develop a small Finance team
Qualification
Required
Senior finance experience (Controller, Finance Lead, Senior Manager)
Strong hands-on experience with GAAP reporting, multi-entity consolidation, and complex revenue recognition
Experience managing outsourced accounting and tax advisors
Comfortable operating in globally remote environments with strong written communication and judgement
Preferred
Experience across IFRS and GAAP
SaaS, services, or hybrid revenue models (including hardware or projects)
Experience in scaling or high-growth environments
Audit or advisory background or transaction support background
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Remote and hybrid working opportunities
Laptop and all necessary technology tools provided for effective remote working
Company
Amini
Amini is a climate tech business that uses artificial intelligence and satellite technology to bridge Africa's environmental data.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$6MKey Investors
Pale blue dot
2023-11-30Seed· $4M
2023-05-18Pre Seed· $2M
Recent News
2025-10-25
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