Senior Audit & Compliance – Quality & Monitoring

About the role

The Experienced Senior – Audit & Compliance (Quality & Monitoring) oversees BDO Zambia’s System of Quality Management, ensuring compliance with ISQM 1, ISQM 2, IFRS and internal policies. The role focuses on monitoring, remediation and continuous improvement of audit quality and risk management.

Key responsibilities

• Quality Monitoring – monitor compliance with audit engagement requirements, assess the effectiveness of the quality management system and collaborate with audit teams to ensure adherence to standards.
• Risk Management & Quality Control – identify, evaluate and mitigate quality‑related risks, apply ISQM 1 risk‑based approaches and embed quality measures in client acceptance and continuance procedures.
• Training & Development – design and deliver ISQM 1 training programmes, promote a culture of quality and guide engagement teams on quality procedures.
• Regulatory Compliance & Reporting – lead documentation, tracking and reporting of quality metrics, prepare detailed reports for senior management and recommend corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation – refine quality management processes, integrate lessons from inspections and stay updated on evolving audit quality frameworks.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CA or CIA is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in audit, compliance or quality management.
• Proven track record of implementing and monitoring quality management systems.
• Experience in regulatory reporting and audit quality reviews.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of ISQM 1, ISQM 2, GAAP and IFRS.
• Expertise in risk management, compliance monitoring and quality assurance.
• Analytical skills for root‑cause analysis and corrective‑action planning.
• Excellent communication and training delivery abilities.
• Strong reporting and documentation capabilities.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Opportunities for career progression.