Finance and Accounting · Full-time
Internal Audit Senior
About this role
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Role overview
M-KOPA is hiring an Internal Audit Senior to work full-time in Nairobi. This role suits experienced auditors who can lead audits across multiple African markets and manage the entire audit process independently.
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What you will do
- Lead internal audit engagements from planning to reporting and follow-up according to IIA standards.
- Manage audit timelines, evidence quality, and documentation without close supervision.
- Identify root causes of issues, assess risks, and develop actionable recommendations.
- Use data analytics and audit tools to improve audit coverage and efficiency.
- Present audit findings to management and negotiate remediation actions.
- Contribute to the annual risk-based audit plan and highlight emerging risks.
- Track closure of management actions and support audit methodology improvements.
- Mentor junior audit team members when applicable.
Requirements
- Degree in business, IT, Business Information Systems, or a related technical/business field from a recognised university.
- Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or ACCA (or equivalent like CPA).
- Additional certifications like CISM are an advantage.
- At least 7 years of audit experience including work at a Big Four or equivalent top-tier external audit firm.
- Proven ability to lead audits independently from planning to reporting and follow-up.
- Strong technical skills in audit execution including testing design, sampling, evidence evaluation, and root-cause analysis.
- Excellent communication skills to present and defend findings to management.
- Good understanding of risk management principles and control frameworks.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines with minimal supervision.
- High integrity, confidentiality, and objectivity.
- Willingness to work across multiple markets and cultures and to travel.
Benefits
M-KOPA offers career development programs, coaching, on-the-job training, family-friendly policies, well-being support, and flexible working arrangements.