Internal Audit Senior Job in Nigeria, Nairobi & Kenya | Apply Now

M-KOPA is seeking an Internal Audit Senior to join its team as the company continues to expand digital and financial inclusion across African markets.

The successful candidate will lead internal audit engagements from planning through reporting and follow-up across M-KOPA’s operations in Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong audit execution, risk assessment, stakeholder management and reporting skills. The Internal Audit Senior will also contribute to the development of the annual risk-based audit plan and support the continued development of M-KOPA’s internal audit function.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Execution

• Lead assigned internal audit engagements from planning and scoping through fieldwork, testing, documentation, reporting and follow-up.
• Conduct audits in line with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and M-KOPA’s internal audit methodology.
• Independently manage audit timelines, evidence quality and working-paper standards.
• Identify underlying root causes of control and operational issues rather than focusing only on symptoms.
• Assess the impact of identified risks and develop practical, actionable recommendations.
• Use data analytics and audit management tools to improve audit coverage and efficiency.

Reporting and Stakeholder Management

• Present audit findings to process owners and management.
• Clearly communicate and defend audit conclusions.
• Work with management to agree realistic and risk-appropriate remediation actions.
• Prepare clear, well-supported audit reports for review by the Head of Internal Audit & Risk.
• Build effective working relationships with process owners and country teams across different markets and cultures.

Audit Planning and Risk Assessment

• Contribute to the development of M-KOPA’s annual risk-based audit plan.
• Support the scoping of proposed audit engagements and resource planning.
• Identify emerging risks during audit engagements and escalate significant issues where appropriate.
• Recommend areas for consideration in future audit cycles based on audit findings and changing business risks.

Follow-Up and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor the implementation and closure of agreed management actions.
• Escalate overdue or inadequately addressed remediation items.
• Support the development and improvement of audit methodologies, templates and standards.
• Mentor and provide practical guidance to junior members of the audit team where required.

Requirements

Education and Professional Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field, Information Technology, Business Information Systems or a related technical/business discipline.
• A professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), ACCA or an equivalent qualification such as CPA.
• Additional relevant certifications, such as CISM, are an advantage.

Experience

• At least 7 years of audit experience.
• Previous experience with a Big Four or equivalent top-tier external audit firm is required.
• Demonstrated experience independently leading audits from planning through reporting and follow-up.
• Experience covering business-process and/or technology-related audits is desirable.

Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong internal audit and technical audit execution skills.
• Knowledge of audit testing, sampling and evidence evaluation.
• Strong root-cause analysis and risk assessment abilities.
• Good understanding of risk management principles and control frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence presenting audit findings to senior stakeholders.
• Strong organisation and ability to manage multiple audit engagements and deadlines independently.
• High levels of integrity, confidentiality and objectivity.
• Ability to work effectively across different countries, markets and cultures.
• Willingness to travel as required.

What M-KOPA Offers

M-KOPA says it supports employee career development through development programmes, coaching partnerships and on-the-job training. The company also highlights family-friendly policies, employee wellbeing and workplace flexibility.

Important: M-KOPA states that it does not charge recruitment, processing, interview or other fees at any stage of its hiring process. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the company may close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is selected.