Accounting Director directs the establishment and implementation of an organization’s accounting policies and procedures. Has overall responsibility for assigned accounting operations and systems as well as associated analysis and report preparation. Being an Accounting Director leads and directs accounting professional and support staff through subordinate managers. Requires a bachelor’s degree. Additionally, Accounting Director may require CPA certification. Typically reports to the CFO or top management. The Accounting Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be an Accounting Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience.
Account Director Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Account Director to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Establish sound relationships with customers and internal customers to resolve queries in a professional manner;
- Management of annual financial statements;
- Co-ordinate and manage the delivery of subsidiaries, joint ventures and associate reporting for inclusion in consolidated results;
- Other related duties as required;
- Manage relationships with auditors, bankers, SARB and other relevant external stakeholder;
- Co-ordinate, manage and control of all requirements, reports and submissions for statutory and internal audits of local and foreign entities;
- Management of BEE verification requirements;
- Execute on strategies for completing annual goals and objectives of the department;
- Compliance with IFRS and US GAAP requirements;
- Previous experience 3-5 years market research experience AND People management experience;
- 3-year degree- preferably in Research, Marketing, Business, Economics, Social Science.
Requirements:
- Strong financial acumen;
- Financial Advertising Experience;
- Experience in conducting and driving meetings at executive level;
- Able to meet tight deadlines and work in a pressurised environment;
- 3-year degree- preferably in Research, Marketing, Business, Economics, Social Science;
- Strategic thinker and ability to think creatively and out-of-the-box;
- Superb interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team;
- The ability to write comprehensive and insightful briefs;
- Full experience in Digital with knowledge of ATL/BTL;
- Excellent computer skills;
- Willingness to travel when required;
- A sound knowledge of the relevant structures and processes in the agency;
- Previous experience 3-5 years market research experience AND People management experience;
- Proven Account Management skills;
- Qualifications: 3- 5 years Advertising qualification.