About the Role
De-Podium Professional Services is a premier professional services firm in Lagos, Nigeria, specializing in comprehensive tax, accounting, audit, assurance, and corporate compliance services. We are seeking an experienced Practice Manager, Shared Services to run our shared operations and finance functions while overseeing business development jointly with the Managing Partner. You will own the systems, records, reporting, and commercial discipline that enable our partners to scale their practices effectively.
Key Responsibilities- Collaborate with the Managing Partner to set and execute the annual business development plan, target sectors, and client acquisition activities.
- Manage the sales pipeline, lead proposal management from brief to submission, and track win-loss outcomes.
- Run the billing cycle, maintain receivables ledgers, and prepare monthly management reports covering fee income, cash flow, and cost budgets.
- Oversee engagement delivery, ensuring signed engagement letters, adherence to scopes, and rigorous quality review checklists before release.
- Implement practice management systems, maintain statutory compliance calendars for CAC and tax filings, and manage office administration.
- A first degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of five years of experience in a professional services firm, with at least two years in practice management, operations, finance, or business development.
- Demonstrated ability to build operational processes, such as billing cycles, pipeline trackers, or reporting packs, from scratch.
- Sound financial literacy, including budgeting, management accounts analysis, and working knowledge of Nigerian tax and CAC regulations.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and absolute discretion with confidential information.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership within a top-tier Nigerian professional services firm.
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment in Lagos.