Audit Senior Consultant at Stransact Chartered Accountants

Stransact Chartered Accountants is the correspondent firm in Nigeria for RSM, the 6th largest network of Auditing, Tax and Consulting firms worldwide.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Audit Senior Consultant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.