Job Position for Accounts Director
Job at Dunn and Braxton Limited
Job Title: Accounts Director
Company: Dunn and Braxton Limited
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Remuneration: ₦5,000,000 monthly + competitive executive benefits
About Us
Established in 2019, Dunn and Braxton Limited is a premier Nigerian human resource solutions and management consulting firm. We deliver end-to-end recruitment, talent outsourcing, payroll management, and strategic HR services to startups, SMEs, and large enterprises.
Role Overview
We are seeking a high-caliber Accounts Director to deliver strategic financial leadership, strengthen risk management, and drive long-term business profitability. Reporting to senior management and the Board of Directors, you will oversee our core financial operations while supporting cross-border expansion across Ghana, DRC, UAE, and Sierra Leone.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Formulate alignment-driven financial strategies, direct budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning, and deliver quarterly financial insights to executive leadership and the Board.
Financial Operations & Control: Supervise daily departmental activities across P&L, projects, contracts, and service/maintenance. Oversee ledger reconciliations, receivables collection, and cash flow management.
Compliance & Audit: Ensure adherence to accounting standards, statutory mandates, and tax laws across all Group locations. Lead external audits, regulatory reviews, and internal control frameworks.
Stakeholder Management: Build and leverage relationships with banks, auditors, regulators, and investors. Negotiate optimal financing arrangements, credit facilities, and banking charges.
Team Development: Mentor, lead, and scale the finance team while refining departmental SOPs to promote accountability and innovation.
OHSE Integration: Incorporate sustainability, climate awareness, waste reduction, and energy efficiency into strategic financial decisions.
Candidate Profile
Education: MBA or MSc in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Professional Certifications: ICAN, ACCA, or CFA qualification is strongly preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of proven senior finance leadership experience managing multi-departmental operations and complex corporate finance structures.
Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in IFRS, GAAP, corporate governance, tax laws, and MS Office. Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA is required.
Languages: Fluency in English; proficiency in French is a distinct advantage.
Core Competencies: Board-level presentation skills, strategic risk mitigation, advanced negotiation abilities, and a track record of driving cross-cultural organizational performance.
How to Apply
Qualified finance leaders are invited to submit their application via our official recruitment channel:
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; early submission is highly encouraged.
