Internal Audit Senior

You will lead individual internal audit engagements end-to-end across M-KOPA's operating markets (Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa), reporting to the Head of Internal Audit & Risk. This is an execution and delivery role: you own audits from planning through to reporting and follow-up, contribute directly to the annual audit plan, and present findings to management with the judgement and rigour expected of a seasoned, hands-on auditor.Audit ExecutionLead assigned audits from start to finish — planning and scoping, fieldwork/testing, documentation, reporting, and follow-up — in line with IIA standards and internal methodology.Independently manage engagement timelines, evidence quality, and working paper standards without close supervision.Identify root causes (not just symptoms), assess risk impact accurately, and develop practical, actionable recommendations.Apply data analytics and audit management tooling to strengthen coverage and efficiency across engagements.Reporting & Stakeholder ManagementPresent audit findings directly to process owners and management, defending conclusions and negotiating realistic, risk-appropriate remediation actions.Prepare clear, well-evidenced audit reports for review by the Head of Internal Audit & Risk.Build credible working relationships with process owners and country teams to enable efficient fieldwork and honest engagement.Audit PlanningContribute to the development of the annual risk-based audit plan, including scoping proposed engagements and estimating resourcing.Flag emerging risks identified during fieldwork for inclusion in future audit cycles or escalation to the Head of Internal Audit & Risk.Follow-Up & Continuous ImprovementTrack closure of agreed management actions, escalating overdue or inadequately remediated items.Support development of audit methodology, templates, and standards as the function matures.Mentor and provide on-the-job guidance to junior...