Application Guide

How to Apply for Head of Finance (Global) - Globally Remote Based

at Amini

🏢 About Amini

Amini is building Africa's environmental data infrastructure using AI to tackle climate challenges, positioning itself at the intersection of technology and sustainability. The company offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful climate solutions while working in a globally remote, tech-forward environment focused on African impact.

About This Role

As Head of Finance (Global), you'll own the entire financial operations cycle including group close, consolidation, FX management, and financial planning for a multi-entity AI-driven company. This role is critical for ensuring financial integrity while supporting strategic growth in a technology business with complex revenue streams across global markets.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves coordinating with globally distributed teams on month-end close activities, reviewing intercompany transactions and FX impacts, refining financial models for AI product revenue streams, and preparing investor updates that connect financial performance to climate impact metrics. You'll likely collaborate with outsourced accounting partners across time zones while ensuring financial controls are maintained in a fully remote environment.

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🎯 Who Amini Is Looking For

  • Senior finance professional (Controller/Finance Lead level) with hands-on GAAP reporting experience and expertise in multi-entity consolidation for globally distributed teams
  • Background in technology/SaaS businesses managing complex revenue recognition models and multiple revenue streams, with experience providing financial insights for strategic growth
  • Proven experience managing outsourced accounting/tax advisors and comfortable operating in fully remote, cross-cultural environments
  • Experience designing and enforcing group accounting frameworks, internal controls, and audit readiness processes for investor-backed companies

📝 Tips for Applying to Amini

1

Highlight specific experience with AI/tech company financials, particularly around SaaS revenue recognition and multi-entity consolidation in remote settings

2

Demonstrate understanding of African business contexts or emerging market operations, given the company's Nairobi base and Africa-focused mission

3

Showcase experience managing outsourced finance functions and remote collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, etc.) essential for globally distributed teams

4

Quantify achievements related to financial process scaling, audit management, and investor reporting in previous tech roles

5

Emphasize climate/ESG-related financial experience or passion, aligning with Amini's environmental data mission

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Specific examples of managing group closes and consolidation for multi-entity tech companies with complex revenue recognition', 'Experience designing financial frameworks and controls that supported audit readiness and investor confidence', 'Demonstrated ability to provide strategic financial insights that drove growth in technology/SaaS businesses', 'Passion for climate/sustainability initiatives and understanding of how financial operations support environmental missions']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Amini's specific environmental data products and AI technology stack to understand revenue streams
  • → Africa's climate challenges and environmental data infrastructure landscape
  • → The company's investors and board members to understand their reporting expectations
  • → Remote work culture in African tech companies and distributed team management practices

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk through your approach to monthly/quarterly group close process for a globally remote, multi-entity AI company
2 How would you design revenue recognition models for Amini's environmental data/AI products across different markets?
3 Describe your experience managing relationships with outsourced accounting/tax advisors in different jurisdictions
4 How would you ensure financial controls and audit readiness while operating in a fully remote environment?
5 What financial metrics and reporting would you prioritize for climate-tech investors and board members?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic finance experience without specific tech/SaaS or multi-entity consolidation examples
  • Failing to demonstrate remote work experience or understanding of globally distributed team dynamics
  • Not showing awareness of climate/sustainability aspects or how finance supports environmental missions

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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