The real problem
Most businesses do not have a revenue problem. They have a control problem.
The business works — but only because people hold it together every day. Information sits across spreadsheets, reports, and people, and the gaps stay invisible until they become expensive.That is not control. That is exposure.
How we solve it
Not outsourcing. An operating layer.
We are not a reactive accounting vendor. We are an integrated layer that turns scattered finance work into structured control and visibility at scale.
The problemDecisions are made on incomplete data
How we solve itLive reporting and dashboards put real numbers behind every decision.
The problemCash flow problems surface too late to act on
How we solve itCash flow visibility shows money in, money out, and what is coming.
The problemAudits mean pressure and a last minute scramble
How we solve itClean records and reconciliations mean you go in prepared, not pressured.
The problemTax filings are fragmented and easy to miss
How we solve itWe take over filing, tracking and structuring, end to end.
The problemCompliance is handled as occasional fixes
How we solve itContinuous statutory oversight on a managed compliance calendar.
The problemFinance and operations sit on separate islands
How we solve itOne operating layer connects finance, operations and technology.
What we deliver
A complete suite, run as one unified system.
Seven pillars designed to eliminate siloed functions and operate as one connected business system — with one point of control.
01 · Reporting
Accounting and Reporting
Clean records and structured reporting that give owners real financial visibility.
- Bookkeeping and ledger
- Profit and Loss · Balance Sheet
- Management reporting
- Audit support
02 · Payroll
Payroll and HR
Accurate payrolls and statutory workforce administration, run on time, every time.
- Gross to net processing
- Leave, overtime and benefits
- Salary tax and TDS filing
- Labour law compliance
03 · Tax
Tax Services
Corporate, VAT and withholding tax handled and tracked. Your business, our responsibility.
- Corporate income tax
- VAT registration and Mushak
- Withholding tax
- Tax advisory and strategy
Secretarial
Secretarial and Compliance
Continuous statutory oversight. You run your company; we control the noise.
- Statutory registers
- RJSC annual returns
- Board meeting support
- Compliance calendar
Formation
Entity Formation
Incorporation, licensing and operational readiness structured from day one.
- Company incorporation
- BOI and BIDA approvals
- Trade and VAT registration
- Import and export licensing
Advisory
Corporate Advisory
Boardroom level strategy. Strong financial decisions are structured, not reactive.
- Financial modelling
- Cost optimisation
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Cash flow strategy
Governance
Audit, Risk and Governance
Risk based audits and governance frameworks that keep control intact as you scale.
- Internal audit
- Governance frameworks
- Enterprise risk management
- Control and policy design
How we work
Structured engagement, in four stages.
Phase 01
Assessment
We identify the gaps, risks and inefficiencies across your finance and operations.
Phase 02
Structuring
We design the systems and processes that close them.
Phase 03
Implementation
We build the reporting, controls and workflows, and connect your tools.
Phase 04
Ongoing Management
We monitor, refine and improve the system as you scale.
Why Lean Hippo
We build capability, not dependence.
Most firms provide recurring services that keep you dependent. We build systems, establish capability, and deliver sustainable results that stay as you scale.
Cross functional expertise
Chartered accountants, certified PMs and specialists under one roof.
Control and oversight
Structured control frameworks with strong governance and accountability.
Data led decisions
Integrated reporting that turns complex data into clear, actionable insight.
Scalable and contextual
Solutions aligned to your scale, complexity and stage of growth.
Senior led execution
Core leadership stays directly involved across every engagement.
Built for
For businesses that are growing or already complex.
We bring practical experience across business sizes and stages, so the structure we build fits how you actually operate.
Scaling startupsService businessesMulti entity corporatesSME and growing enterpriseManufacturing