The Head of Lagos Operations is responsible for representing the Agbi Bayode & Co Group in Lagos, strengthening client relationships, supporting deal conversion, and coordinating the delivery of Lagos-based professional engagements.
This role provides market presence, credibility, and execution support in Lagos and serves as the primary link between Lagos-based clients and Abuja-based delivery teams.
This is not a branch management or office administration role. It is a market-facing, relationship-driven leadership role within a professional accounting and advisory group.
Agbi Bayode & Co is a professional accounting and advisory group operating through:
Agbi Bayode & Co – Chartered Accountants & Tax Practitioners (Audit, Tax, Assurance, Advisory)
Pillarcraft Accounting – Outsourced Accounting & CFO Services
Usawa – Accounting, Payroll, Invoicing, and Tax-Tech SaaS Products
The Lagos market is strategic to the Group’s client acquisition, engagement delivery, and long-term growth.
1. Market Representation & Client Engagement
Act as the Group’s primary representative in Lagos
Build, manage, and maintain relationships with business owners, professional firms, and institutions
Attend and support client meetings, presentations, and negotiations
Uphold the Group’s professional, ethical, and brand standards at all times
Identify and develop Lagos-based opportunities across:
Audit, tax defence, and advisory services
Outsourced accounting and CFO services
Usawa accounting and tax-tech products
Work closely with the Growth & Revenue Lead to qualify and progress opportunities
Support proposal discussions, pricing conversations, and deal follow-ups
Coordinate audit, tax defence, and advisory engagements conducted in Lagos
Liaise between Lagos-based clients and Abuja-based delivery teams
Manage on-ground logistics, documentation flow, and client communication
Ensure engagements are executed professionally, efficiently, and in line with agreed timelines
Provide day-to-day coordination for Lagos-based bookkeeping and accounting support staff
Ensure work aligns with Pillarcraft Accounting standards, systems, and processes
Escalate delivery or quality issues promptly to the appropriate practice leads
Gather market insights, client feedback, and competitive intelligence from the Lagos market
Identify opportunities for service improvement and new offerings
Support Usawa product awareness, adoption, and onboarding for Lagos-based clients
RequirementsExperience
Minimum of 7–12 years’ professional experience
Prior experience working within an accounting firm, audit practice, or professional services environment
Practical exposure to audit engagements, including coordination, fieldwork support, or client-facing audit processes
Strong familiarity with professional accounting workflows, client expectations, and engagement delivery standards
Solid understanding of the Lagos business and professional services landscape
Proven experience engaging business owners, senior management, and institutional clients
A professional accounting qualification is not mandatory; however, hands-on experience within an accounting or audit firm is essential.
Strong relationship management and client-facing communication skills
Commercial awareness with the ability to support deal progression and conversions
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and coordinate multiple stakeholders
Sound professional judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
Clear written and verbal communication suitable for senior-level interactions
High integrity and professional credibility
Self-driven, accountable, and dependable
Comfortable operating in a lean, founder-led organisation
Results-oriented with strong follow-through
Calm, composed, and professional under pressure
BenefitsCompensation
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
Performance-based bonuses linked to Lagos pipeline development, client acquisition, and deal conversion
No fixed Lagos office requirement – field-based / hybrid working arrangement
Operational support from Abuja-based delivery and leadership teams
Flexibility to manage client engagements and schedules independently
High-visibility role within a growing accounting and technology group
Direct interaction with Group leadership and key decision-makers
Opportunity to shape and expand the Group’s Lagos presence
Clear pathway to expanded responsibility as the Group scales
Work within a regulated, reputable professional services firm
Exposure to a broad range of engagements including audit, tax, advisory, outsourced accounting, and tax-tech products
Opportunity to contribute to innovative accounting and compliance solutions through the Usawa ecosystem
Skills Required
- 7-12 years professional experience
- Prior experience in an accounting firm, audit practice, or professional services environment
- Practical exposure to audit engagements including coordination, fieldwork support, or client-facing audit processes
- Familiarity with professional accounting workflows and engagement delivery standards
- Understanding of the Lagos business and professional services landscape
- Proven experience engaging business owners, senior management, and institutional clients
- Strong relationship management and client-facing communication skills
- Commercial awareness and ability to support deal progression and conversions
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and coordinate multiple stakeholders
- Sound professional judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
What We Do
Pillarcraft is a Nigerian accounting and tax advisory firm serving small and medium-sized businesses, NGOs, and industry leaders. It provides outsourced bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, monthly tax compliance, financial reporting, advisory, and virtual CFO support. Pillarcraft also delivers cloud-based business solutions through platforms such as Xero, Usawa, and Zoho, helping Nigerian organizations manage finances, meet compliance requirements, and grow more efficiently and sustainably.
