Finance Manager (Climate Tech)

TL;DR

Finance Manager (Finance): Supporting general finance and accounting, controller, and business administration activities with an accent on German accounting compliance and payroll. Focus on transitioning to a new ERP system and establishing improved internal controlling and operation solutions.

Location: Fully Remote; Must be based in Namibia

Salary: NAD 550,000 – 600,000 per year gross

Company

A non-profit organization advancing the global energy transition by developing open-source tools and data solutions for energy and grid planning.

What you will do

• Maintain accurate financial records, including bookkeeping, reconciliations, and transaction tracking.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes and internal tracking.
• Ensure compliance with German accounting and tax requirements in collaboration with external advisors.
• Manage monthly payroll across direct entity and employer of record services.
• Create and maintain project- and department-specific budgets.
• Handle cash flow management, financial planning (FP&A), and risk management.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, finance, controlling, and/or bookkeeping.
• Fluency in English and German is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and experience with German tax requirements.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets, Excel, and accounting software (e.g., Odoo, Datev).
• Ability to manage financial records accurately in a remote work environment.

Nice to have

• Interest in open-source collaboration or the energy sector.
• Prior experience in a startup or a fully-remote, distributed team.
• Familiarity with donor-funded or non-profit environments.
• Experience processing payroll and invoices for employers of record.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible, fully-remote work environment based on trust and autonomy with zero micro-management.
• Transparent, empathetic, and humble culture with an open-door policy.
• Flat hierarchical structure where all contributions are valued regardless of title.
• Competitive salary with growth potential and tailored onboarding.

Hiring process

• Application via Greenhouse followed by shortlisting.
• Screening call with the People Team.
• First-round interview focusing on competency and culture fit.
• Second-round interview with immediate colleagues and a possible short written assignment.