Internal Audit Senior – Lead Audits Across Multiple Markets

About the role

We are seeking an Internal Audit Senior to join our Legal group and lead audit engagements across M‑KOPA’s operating markets in Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit & Risk, you will own the end‑to‑end audit process, from planning through reporting and follow‑up.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, scope and execute audit engagements in line with IIA standards and internal methodology.
• Manage timelines, evidence quality and working papers independently.
• Identify root causes, assess risk impact and deliver actionable recommendations.
• Present findings to process owners and senior management, negotiate remediation actions and track their closure.
• Contribute to the annual risk‑based audit plan and flag emerging risks.
• Support continuous improvement of audit methodology, templates and standards.
• Mentor junior audit team members as needed.

Required profile

• Degree in Business, IT, Business Information Systems or related field from a recognised university.
• Professional certification – CIA, CISA, ACCA or equivalent (CPA); additional CISM is a plus.
• Minimum 7 years of audit experience, including experience at a Big Four or equivalent top‑tier external audit firm.
• Proven track record of leading audits independently from planning to reporting.

Required skills

• Data analytics