Accounting Associate Director

Job description / Role

Job purpose:

To provide senior leadership and strategic oversight of the organization’s accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust internal controls, and full regulatory compliance.
The associate director of accounting plays a key role in financial governance, process optimization, and supporting strategic decision-making through high-quality accounting practices.

Accountabilities:

• Foster a culture of accountability while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Establish performance metrics and objectives for teams.
• Lead the accounting function, supervising teams responsible for general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and consolidation of financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Establish and maintain robust internal control frameworks to ensure accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Define accounting policies, procedures, and governance standards to support organizational transparency and accountability.
• Implement and continuously improve accounting systems, workflows, and automation tools for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Develop and document best practices to maintain consistency across accounting operations.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment between accounting, FP&A, procurement, and operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable financial regulations, tax requirements, and accounting standards.
• Lead coordination with internal and external auditors, providing required documentation and resolving audit findings.
• Monitor financial risks and recommend improvements to strengthen compliance and control environments.

Requirements:

• 9+ years of progressive experience in accounting, including supervisory or managerial experience.
• Possess professional qualification like ACCA, CMA, CPA, or CA.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, internal controls, and audit management.
• Proven track record in improving accounting processes and systems.