Associate Finance Director

Brands Optimal Limited is one of Africa’s leading experiential marketing agencies, which optimizes value for clients through the use of strategic, reliable, and measurable methods in consumer engagement, loyalty seeding, and sales generation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associate Finance Director

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, and long-term forecasting. Oversee the end-to-end accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and oversee the implementation of financial strategies that align with business goals and support growth initiatives. Drive finance transformation through automation, digital tools, and data and business analysis to optimize efficiency.
• Financial Reporting: Present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to stakeholders.
• Risk & Compliance: Manage internal controls, ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., tax, audit), and mitigate financial risks.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor all staff of the department, ensuring productivity and efficient operations in the department.
• Compliance & Audit: Ensure adherence to accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and manage both internal and external audit processes.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with other departments (Client Service, Operations, Procurement, etc.) to align financial plans with organizational goals and advise senior leadership on the financial impact of business decisions and client deals.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s/MSc degree in finance, accounting, or business administration. Must be a member and qualified member of ICAN or ACCA. An MBA is also preferred.
• Experience: At least 8-10 years of experience in Finance/Accounting, including managerial or leadership roles for at least 4 years.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (modeling, pivot tables).
• Experience with ERP systems like SAP, QuickBooks, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, critical thinking, ability to influence senior stakeholders, and ability to navigate complex, fast-paced environments.
• Skills: Strong analytical abilities, financial modeling skills, proficiency in accounting software, excellent leadership/communication skills, and business forecasting skills.