Audit Senior Consultant at Stransact Chartered Accountants

Job Summary

• As an Audit Senior Consultant at Stransact, you will play a pivotal role in delivering top-tier audit services to a wide range of clients.
• You will oversee all phases of the audit process, ensuring compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements. In this position, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding them toward better risk management and operational efficiency.
• This role demands leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to delivering quality results while fostering professional development within the team.

Responsibilities

• Audit Execution and Oversight: Oversee the auditing processes, ensuring the effective execution of all phases, from planning to completion, in alignment with regulatory standards and client expectations. 
• Financial Analysis and Reporting: Prepare detailed financial analyses, conduct substantive testing, draft management control reports, and present audit findings with actionable recommendations to clients. 
• Risk Assessment and Compliance: Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify areas of non-compliance and recommend strategies to enhance internal controls. Proactively identify potential risk issues and escalate them to managers and partners while exercising sound judgment within agreed parameters. 
• Team Leadership: Plan, develop strategies, and supervise the fieldwork team across all stages of the audit engagement, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables. 
• Client Advisory: Act as a key liaison between clients and the firm, providing insightful guidance on risk management and compliance matters.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field (minimum of 2nd class upper division). 
• Associate membership in a relevant professional body (ACA or ACCA). Additional professional certifications are a strong advantage. 
• A minimum of 3 years of auditing/accounting experience, preferably with a top-tier professional services firm. 
• Demonstrated technical expertise in accounting with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Zoho Books, SAGE Accounting, QuickBooks, and CaseWare. 
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and client service skills. 
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation abilities. 
• Proven organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively under challenging conditions. 
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and excellence.
• A strong work ethic, the ability to work independently, and excellent team collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools.