• Application Deadline: Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Finance Director



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 8 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Annual Net Remuneration: N16.8M

Our client is seeking a strategic, detail-oriented Finance Director to join its leadership team and play a key role in driving its financial success.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the media, marketing, or advertising industries and understands the financial complexities of agency operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies in alignment with business goals.


• Lead scenario planning, forecasting, and investment decisions that drive profitability and growth.


• Collaborate with business development and client servicing teams to ensure project pricing is commercially sound and sustainable.


• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and variance analysis across departments.


• Produce accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and board reports.


• Ensure strong internal controls, cost management systems, and financial discipline across the agency.


• Monitor and improve cash flow, working capital, and liquidity position.


• Partner with account teams to review client budgets, scopes, and profitability metrics.


• Ensure accurate revenue recognition across various agency work cycles (retainers, project-based, media buying, etc.).


• Lead rate card management and conduct periodic pricing reviews with commercial teams.


• Ensure full compliance with VAT, WHT, PAYE, and CIT requirements.


• Lead and manage tax audits and ensure timely acquisition of Tax Clearance Certificates (TCCs).


• Maintain accurate records of Credit Notes utilization and Fixed Asset Register for depreciation and capital allowance claims.


• Ensure compliance with all tax, legal, audit, and financial regulations.


• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax authorities, and financial institutions.


• Serve as a key advisor to the CEO and leadership team on all financial matters.

Person Specification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.


• Professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA).


• Minimum of 8 years’ progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, preferably in an agency, media, creative, or professional services environment.


• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.


• Strong grasp of project accounting, billing cycles, and financial modelling within media/advertising contexts.


• Experience with agency tools such as Sage, QuickBooks, or project finance software.


• Familiarity with sector-relevant metrics (e.g., utilization rate, net revenue per FTE, client profitability).


• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.


• Proven stakeholder management experience.