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 a dynamic and technically proficient Senior Manager to lead client delivery across our tax, compliance, and advisory portfolios, acting as the Managing Partner’s senior technical lead to drive operational excellence and business growth.
Key Responsibilities- Lead a portfolio of client engagements from scoping to delivery, ensuring adherence to quality, timelines, and client satisfaction standards.
- Provide expert technical advice on Nigerian tax and regulatory compliance, including the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 and Nigeria Revenue Service requirements.
- Review and sign off on complex work prepared by managers and consultants prior to client release.
- Drive client acquisition, deepen existing relationships, and support proposal development to expand the firm’s advisory services.
- Supervise, coach, and mentor team members, setting performance objectives and supporting their professional development.
- Monitor engagement budgets, manage financial recoveries, and participate in strategic firm management initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, law, or a related discipline.
- Active professional certification including ICAN, ACCA, or CITN.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in tax, compliance, audit, or advisory, with at least 3 years in a management capacity within a professional services firm.
- Comprehensive understanding of Nigerian regulatory frameworks, CAMA, and current tax legislation.
- Demonstrated success in managing client portfolios, driving fee growth, and maintaining stringent quality control standards.
- Experience building processes in a growing environment or exposure to specialized areas like transfer pricing and e-invoicing is an added advantage.
- Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and performance.
- Opportunities for rapid career advancement within a fast-growing, dynamic professional services firm.
- Continuous professional development, training support, and leadership exposure alongside executive management.