Account Director

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:

  • 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;
  • Execute on strategies for completing annual goals and objectives of the department;
  • Management of BEE verification requirements;
  • Compliance with IFRS and US GAAP requirements;
  • 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;
  • 3-year degree- preferably in Research, Marketing, Business, Economics, Social Science;
  • Previous experience 3-5 years market research experience AND People management experience.

Requirements:

  • Proven Account Management skills;
  • Previous experience 3-5 years market research experience AND People management experience;
  • The ability to write comprehensive and insightful briefs;
  • Excellent computer skills;
  • Strong financial acumen;
  • Public Relations (PR);
  • Financial Advertising Experience;
  • Account Management;
  • Marketing Communications;
  • Sales and Marketing Knowledge;
  • 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;
  • Effective team management capabilities;
  • Superb interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.