About the Role
Brands Optimal Limited is one of Africa’s leading experiential marketing agencies, dedicated to optimizing value for clients through strategic, reliable, and measurable methods in consumer engagement, loyalty seeding, and sales generation. We are currently seeking a dynamic and results-driven Associate Finance Director to join our growing team in Lagos, Nigeria. In this pivotal role, you will lead the finance department, drive financial transformation, and partner with executive leadership to support our aggressive business growth across the region.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee all financial operations, including end-to-end accounting, budgeting, payroll, and long-term financial forecasting.
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with corporate goals, driving finance transformation through automation and business analysis.
- Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to key stakeholders.
- Manage internal controls, ensure regulatory compliance with tax and statutory authorities, and mitigate financial risks.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to ensure high productivity and operational excellence.
- Ensure strict adherence to IFRS and manage both internal and external audit processes seamlessly.
- Partner cross-functionally with Client Service, Operations, and Procurement to advise leadership on the financial impact of business decisions.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration (an MBA is an added advantage).
- Must be a fully qualified member of ICAN or ACCA.
- 8 to 10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 4 years in a managerial or leadership capacity.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with major ERP systems like SAP, QuickBooks, or Microsoft Dynamics.
- Exceptional leadership, critical thinking, and stakeholder management skills suited for a fast-paced environment.
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employee and dependents.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
- Dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced work environment with a leading African agency.