Internal Audit & Investigations Senior Associate

About the role

We are seeking an Internal Audit & Investigations Senior Associate to join M‑KOPA’s Legal group. The role reports to the Head of Internal Audit & Risk and is visible to the Board, supporting our rapid growth across five African markets.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end internal investigations – intake, evidence gathering, interviews, analysis and reporting – covering fraud, misconduct, harassment, safeguarding and policy violations.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for the Head of Internal Audit & Risk and the Board Audit & Risk Committee.
• Manage the whistleblower and grievance programme daily and translate recurring themes into audit planning.

Required profile

• A degree in a business‑related field, law or criminology and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential (mandatory).
• Extensive hands‑on experience conducting internal investigations, preferably in financial services, fintech or a comparable regulated, multi‑market environment.
• Proven ability to prepare findings for senior management and Board‑level audiences.

What we offer

• Diverse development programmes, coaching partnerships and on‑the‑job training.
• Family‑friendly policies, well‑being focus and flexible work arrangements.