Account Directors directly manage an accounts department and the accounting activities within a company. They often meet with clients and service providers, discussing budgets, pricing and contracts. These directors are highly capable in understanding numeric and accounting data.
An Account Director usually performs many of the following tasks:
•  Implementing Personal Development Schemes
•  Driving new business opportunities
•  Maximising client business opportunities
• Leading designated account teams
•  Developing client communication programmes
•  Managing budgets
•  Attending meetings
• Rejecting or approving budgets

• Communication
• Networking
• Mentoring and team leading
• Managing stress
• Client management
• Project management
• Being positive and self-confident
• Being participative
• Bing friendly
• Being competitive
• Being inquisitive
• Being consistent and self-disciplined

Account Directors are expected to have the highest level of qualification. They must have comprehensive accounting, or financial knowledge and expertise. Having a Post Graduate or Masters Degree is a great advantage. Candidates should have a good record of accomplishments and many years of experience. Their studies should be in Accounts, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Management, Business Administration or Marketing.