At Lapaire, we transform people’s lives. Because good eyesight is essential for living well and fulfilling your dreams, we have developed a unique concept: a service where the customer is at the heart of our project and quality, stylish products at fair, transparent prices. Joining the Lapaire team is first and foremost joining an inspiring pan-African adventure that impacts the health and well-being of the people around us, and therefore their lives. But it is also and above all : - Serving our clients at best to improve their lives. - Working and acting as an entrepreneur, contributing to the Lapaire project with ideas and initiatives. - Participating in the expansion of a dynamic company by organizing and anticipating work efficiently. - Learning every day to continue to grow and surpass yourself. - Collaborating with young and multicultural teams while sharing your knowledge. The Lapaire Group was created in 2018 in Kenya and already has over 100 Optical Shops and over 500 employees in Uganda, Tanzania, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Mali, Benin, Togo, Morocco and Senegal. Lapaire, See Beyond. ***Group Marketing Director Job description Location: Remote / Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Contract type : Permanent contract Start Date : July 2026 Direct reports : Retail Marketing Manager, Brand & Digital Manager Hierarchy : Reports to the CEO The Mission We are a fast-growing optical retail scale-up looking for a Group Marketing Director who is a strategic architect and a hands-on builder. You will play a vital role in supporting Lapaire’s development across Africa, defining and implementing our global brand strategy while making the strategic and budgetary trade-offs necessary to fuel our growth roadmap. You own the overall marketing vision—Brand, Digital, and Retail—ensuring that every initiative across all countries is high-performing, coherent, and deeply connected to our customers' reality. Your Daily "Hands-on" Reality Daily "Hands-on" Reality & Expectations - Brand Guardianship & Governance: You will personally own and update the Brand Book , establishing the "one truth" for visual identity and tone of voice across all operational countries. This includes creating processes to ensure messaging remains consistent yet adapted to local market diversities. - Creative Project Direction: Rather than just approving, you will supervise large-scale creative projects. This involves validating major creative directions for brand films, TVCs, radio, and OOH campaigns, ensuring they align with Lapaire’s mission to transform lives through better sight. - Budgetary & Strategic Trade-offs: You are responsible for translating high-level growth targets into data-driven marketing plans. This requires a "hands-on" approach to setting annual budgets and making daily trade-offs to ensure efficient allocation between brand, digital, and retail needs. - Performance & KPI Monitoring: You won't wait for reports; you will design the KPIs and lead quarterly business reviews with Country Managers. You will monitor the performance of marketing initiatives across all channels to ensure they meet ROI expectations. - Stakeholder & Partnership Negotiation: You will identify and independently negotiate strategic partnerships. This involves preparing collaboration briefs and representing Lapaire in high-level external conversations to secure the most favorable terms for brand visibility. - Market & Consumer Insights: You will coordinate directly with Digital, Retail, and Country teams to collect relevant insights. You'll use this data to track brand health indicators (awareness, perception) and guide decisions on new country openings. - Leadership & Capability Building: Beyond management, you will actively support training and leadership development within the marketing functions. You act as a mentor to the Digital and Retail Marketing Managers, ensuring the team remains a "high-performance engine" for the business Ideal profile to succeed in the role - Experience: You have 10+ years of experience in marketing, with a proven track record in brand strategy and multi-country leadership. - Strategist: You are a business-driven thinker who can see the big picture while managing the complexity of diverse African markets. - Leader: You are a natural team leader and communicator, capable of building high-performing organizations across central and local teams. - Tech-Savvy & Organized: You are proficient in Google Suite and project management tools, with a highly organized approach to fast-changing environments. - Hands-on Builder: You have a creative mindset and strong judgment, but you aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves to get the job done. - Language: Fully bi-lingual (French and English), both written and spoken. What Success Looks Like in 6 months - Brand Clarity: A fully implemented Brand Book is the "one truth" for visual and verbal identity across all countries. - Budget Efficiency: A clear, data-driven framework for budget allocation is active, showing improved ROI on marketing spend. - KPI Alignment: A standardized marketing dashboard is live, providing real-time visibility into brand health and retail execution performance. - Team Integration: The Group Digital and Retail marketing functions are fully integrated with Country teams, operating with clear processes and shared goals.

Our client is a nationally recognized boutique law firm based in Denver, Colorado, serving public and private companies, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and aviation-focused businesses throughout the United States. They are known for delivering sophisticated legal solutions with a high-touch, relationship-driven approach built on precision, strategy, and trust. This is a great opportunity to join a firm that values precision, accountability, and process excellence. Your work keeps attorneys focused on clients by ensuring the firm’s operations stay accurate, efficient, and compliant. As a Finance Associate, you’ll assist in combining transactional bookkeeping with performance analysis, financial reporting, and strategic support, helping translate numbers into meaningful insights to drive decision-making. This role requires someone who is proactive, solution-oriented, and collaborative, with strong problem-solving skills. They must demonstrate curiosity about underlying processes, a desire to understand the "why" behind financial workflows, and the initiative to challenge and optimize how things are done. Full-time, exclusive independent contractor engagements. This is a contractor relationship and should not be construed or misinterpreted as an employment agreement. Responsibilities: Bookkeeping & Reconciliations - Maintain accurate general ledger entries. - Reconcile monthly bank, credit card, and trust account transactions. - Proactively identify, resolve, and clearly document and report any discrepancies, trends, or irregularities to the CFO. Cash Flow & Bank Feeds - Monitor and maintain accurate bank feeds. - Proactively track daily cash activity and support the preparation of rolling cash flow forecasts. - Assist with short-term liquidity planning and analysis, offering observations and potential solutions. Accounts Payable & Payroll Support - Process vendor invoices, maintain accurate A/P records, and reconcile statements. - Ensure timely payments in accordance with internal controls. - Support payroll processing, including validation of hours and proper application of U.S. payroll tax rules and deadlines (knowledge of U.S. payroll tax compliance is essential). - Coordinate with payroll vendors or systems, with the potential to take full responsibility for payroll administration over time as skills and reliability are demonstrated. Financial Reporting & Monthly Close Support - Organize financial data and supporting documents for monthly close. - Assist with internal financial reports, summaries, and executive dashboards while suggesting improvements to clarity and usefulness. - Ensure compliance with internal controls and reporting standards. Performance Analysis & KPI Tracking - Assist in tracking financial performance, including budget vs. actual performance, identifying variances, root causes, and areas for improvement while ensuring alignment with business goals. - Analyze KPI trends and prepare actionable insights and suggest optimizations for leadership. - Maintain and improve internal dashboards (and supporting data sources) to visualize firm performance. - Budget, Forecasting & Modeling - Assist in developing, updating, and analyzing quarterly and annual budgets. - Support scenario planning and margin analysis. - Build and maintain financial models in Excel. Tax Coordination - Review tax return drafts against internal financials for consistency. - Assist in managing estimated tax payment schedules and documentation. - Coordinate with external CPAs or tax preparers, as needed. Process Improvement & Team Support - Actively collaborate with operations, administrative, and legal teams on finance related workflows. - Propose improvements to systems for tracking, reconciliations, and reporting by critically evaluating current processes and understanding their rationale. - Provide financial data and insights for ad-hoc strategic projects with clear, concise communication. - Use approved AI and automation tools to improve efficiency, reduce manual work, and enhance reporting accuracy, while proactively identifying improvement opportunities and ensuring secure, compliant use in line with firm policies and data standards.

Entry Level CSR Benefits WFH Opportunity Location: 100% Remote Schedule: Flexible Ready to break free from rigid schedules and limited growth? This remote leadership opportunity is designed for individuals who want the freedom to lead, grow, and build a meaningful career—on their terms. We’re seeking ambitious, growth-driven professionals who are ready to step into leadership, develop high-performing teams, and make a lasting impact—all within a supportive, mentorship-focused environment. Why This Opportunity Stands Out - 100% Remote Flexibility Work from anywhere while maintaining full control over your schedule - Ownership of Your Time Design your day around productivity, priorities, and lifestyle - Purpose-Driven Leadership Lead with impact by supporting clients and developing your team - Executive-Level Mentorship Learn directly from experienced leaders committed to your growth - Leadership-Focused Culture Grow in an environment built to develop and promote future leaders This is not a cold-calling or high-pressure sales role. Our team works with pre-qualified clients, focusing on customer service, needs analysis, and providing solutions that genuinely help.What We’re Looking For - Leadership mindset (formal experience is a plus, not required) - Strong communication and relationship-building skills - Goal-oriented with a drive for continuous improvement - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment - Self-motivated, coachable, and growth-focused Ready to Lead on Your Terms? Take the next step toward a career where your leadership, growth, and success are fully in your control. Apply today and start building the career you deserve—where you lead from anywhere.

About Us Join a rapidly growing, remote team where you can take control of your career, income, and personal growth. We offer an environment built on mentorship, performance, and opportunity—where your success is driven by your effort, consistency, and willingness to learn. With the support of experienced leaders and proven systems, you’ll have everything you need to grow at your own pace and reach your goals. What You’ll Gain - 100% Remote Work – Flexibility to work from anywhere - Weekly Pay + Performance-Based Bonuses – Get rewarded for your results - Union Contract & Representation – Stability and long-term support - Life Insurance Coverage & Medical Reimbursement – Added peace of mind - Leadership Training & Conferences – Learn from top performers and industry leaders - Incentive Trips & Team Events – Travel and connect with a high-performing team Our Culture We believe in continuous improvement, accountability, and personal growth. You’ll be surrounded by a team that encourages you to compete against your personal best while supporting your long-term success. How to Apply Submit your resume and compensation expectations to be considered. All interviews are conducted via Zoom for a convenient and streamlined process. If you enjoy helping people, building relationships, and want a career where your effort directly impacts your income and growth, this could be a great fit.