Finance Manager at Prowess Spring Limited

Job Summary

• A leading digital marketing agency in Africa is seeking to hire a high caliberSenior Accountantto transition our finance function from a support role into a strategic powerhouse.
• We don't just need a custodian of records, we need aFinancial Architect. who will be responsible for building an accounting unit that handles high volume digital transactions, complex media buying reconciliations, and provides a data-driven insights necessary to scale our operations across markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and lead the Accounting Unit, including the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), internal controls, and reporting frameworks.
• Implement scalable accounting processes that support business growth and operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain project profitability and ROI models for client campaigns, incorporating labor hours, third-party media spend (Google, Meta, etc.), and agency margins.
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance and identify variances, risks, and margin leakages.
• Serve as the Xero super-user, ensuring optimal configuration, accuracy, and compliance.
• Integrate Xero with project management and workflow tools (e.g., Productive, Scoro, Monday.com) to automate billing, revenue recognition, and reporting.
• Analyze key agency performance metrics, including EBITDA per client, revenue per employee, and client acquisition cost.
• Prepare insightful management reports and dashboards to support executive decision-making.
• Oversee cash flow planning, with particular focus on balancing pre-funded digital media spend against client collections.
• Ensure the company remains liquid, credit-worthy, and financially stable.
• Manage all statutory and regulatory obligations, including VAT, WHT, and annual audits.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements across relevant jurisdictions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Academic Background: Master’s Degree (MBA or M.Sc.) highly preferred.
• Experience: 5 – 8 years in a core accounting role. Agency or Tech experience is a major plus.
• Professional Body: Must be Certified (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, CPA).
• Software Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Xero and Excel (VBA/Macros is a plus).
• Modeling Skills: Proven ability to build $3$-statement financial models and budget-to-actual variance tools.

Key Competencies:

• Builder Mindset: Thrives in creating systems, processes, and structures where none previously existed.
• Analytical Precision: Able to quickly identify financial inefficiencies, margin leakages, and cost risks.
• Strategic Communication: Capable of translating complex financial statements into a clear, actionable insights for non-finance teams, including Creative and Media functions.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of how financial performance drives strategic and operational outcomes.