DIRECTOR – AUDIT, TAX & ADVISORY
Bridging Gap Consultancy Services (BGS)
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Tenure: 5 Years, Renewable Subject to Performance
Reports to: Managing Partner and Engagement Partners
Industry: Registered Audit Firm in Zambia
About Bridging Gap Consultancy Services (BGS)
Bridging Gap Consultancy Services is a fully registered Zambian Audit, Tax, and Advisory firm committed to delivering high-quality, professional, and customer centric business solutions. With a growing footprint across multiple sectors, we combine technical excellence, innovation, and deep industry insights to support clients in achieving financial performance goals, compliance, and long term sustainability.
As part of our strategic growth, we are seeking a seasoned and dynamic leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as Director – Audit, Tax & Advisory.
Role Purpose
The Director – Audit, Tax & Advisory will provide high level technical, strategic, and operational leadership across all assurance and advisory service lines. This role is instrumental in driving audit quality, strengthening tax and regulatory compliance offerings, expanding advisory services, and positioning BGS as a trusted professional services firm in Zambia and beyond. The Director will lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensure client satisfaction, build strong client relationships, and champion innovation, and exceptional professional service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
1. Audit & Assurance Leadership
· Lead and oversee planning, execution, and reporting of audit and assurance engagements in line with ISA, IFRS, ZICA, and other industry specific standards.
· Develop and maintain audit methodologies, quality control processes, and risk based audit frameworks.
· Assign and review assignments ensuring that work is delivered in accordance with firm standards and exceeds client expectations.
· Ensure that audit plans are based on risk assessment, management letters are reviewed, and opinions are crafted in line with International Auditing and Assurance Standards.
· Ensure adherence to ethical and professional standards, including independence, integrity, and objectivity.
· Provide technical guidance on complex audit matters, emerging risks, and regulatory changes.
· Oversee audit staff training, performance management, and professional development.
2. Tax Advisory & Compliance
· Provide leadership on tax planning, optimization, compliance reviews, and representation before the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA), on behalf of clients.
· Ensure timely and accurate delivery of tax services including corporate tax, VAT, and other sector specific tax engagements.
· Guide clients on evolving tax regulations, incentives, and risk exposure.
· Provide leadership transfer pricing complexities.
· Support in developing new tax advisory products and client solutions.
3. Financial Reporting & Compilation
· Oversee preparation, review, and assurance of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and ZICA regulatory guidelines.
· Ensure high quality, error free, and timely delivery of client financial reports.
· Zentor and support teams in complex accounting treatments, consolidations, and financial analysis.
4. Firm Leadership
· Develop and grow the Advisory practice, including strategy consulting, financial advisory, due diligence, restructuring, and transaction support, inter alia.
· Lead proposal development, pitch presentations, and responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
· Identify market opportunities and build strategic partnerships to expand BGS's service offering.
· Drive revenue growth targets aligned with the firm’s strategic plan.
5. Client Relationship Management
· Maintain strong client relationships built on professionalism, trust, and service excellence.
· Coordinate closely with senior executives, regulators, partners, and professional bodies.
· Enhance the firm’s reputation through thought leadership, public representation, and professional participation.
6. Governance, Ethics & Compliance
· Enforce compliance with corporate governance frameworks and industry regulations.
· Promote ethical practice, quality control, and continuous improvement across service lines.
· Ensure BGS meets all statutory obligations related to practice licensing, CPD requirements, and regulatory filings.
Qualifications & Experience
· First Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Strategy, Economics, or related field.
· Professional membership in good standing with at least one of the following:
ü ACCA –
ü ZICA CIMA,
ü ICAEW, CPA, or equivalent recognized body.
· Minimum 10 years progressive experience in auditing, tax, consulting, or advisory roles.
· At least 5 years in senior leadership roles in an audit or consulting firm.
· Proven track record in:
ü Leading complex audits and advisory engagements
ü Managing high value portfolios
ü Driving business growth and securing new clients
ü Signing off audit and assurance engagements
Key Competencies
· Deep technical expertise in audit, tax, and advisory disciplines
· Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking
· Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team-building skills
· High ethical standards and professional integrity
· Strong analytical and problem solving capability
· Executive level communication and presentation ability
· Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
· Innovation driven mindset with commitment to continuous improvement
Why Join BGS?
· Opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a growing professional services firm
· Autonomy to lead and transform audit and advisory practices
· Dynamic, high performance, and customer centric work environment
· Competitive executive remuneration package that includes performance bonuses
· Exposure to diverse industries and high level clientele
· Professional growth through continuous learning and leadership opportunities
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
· A detailed CV
· A cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position
· Proof of professional membership in good standing
