About the Role
M-KOPA is a fast-growing FinTech company offering millions of underbanked customers across Africa access to life-enhancing products and services. As we scale up and drive digital and financial inclusion, we are looking for a talented Internal Audit Senior to join our Legal group. This is a unique opportunity to shape our internal audit function as we serve over 10 million customers and unlock billions in credit, ensuring robust governance and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities- Lead end-to-end internal audits from planning through fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up in compliance with IIA standards.
- Investigate root causes, assess business risks accurately, and deliver actionable recommendations to process owners and management.
- Contribute to the annual risk-based audit plan and mentor junior audit professionals as the function grows.
- Present audit findings directly to leadership and manage independent audit operations across multiple markets with required travel.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Business Information Systems, or a related field.
- Professional certification such as CIA, CISA, ACCA, or CPA.
- Extensive progressive audit experience, including mandatory tenure at a Big Four or equivalent top-tier accounting firm.
- Demonstrated track record of independently leading both business process and technology audit engagements.
- Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
- Opportunity to work with a mission-driven global fintech leader impacting millions of lives.
- Professional growth, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities across diverse African markets.