Internal Audit Senior Associate

About the role

We are seeking an Internal Audit Senior Associate to join M‑KOPA’s Legal group and lead audit engagements across our operating markets in Africa. Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit & Risk, you will own the full audit lifecycle from planning through reporting and follow‑up, ensuring compliance with IIA standards and delivering actionable insights.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end audit engagements – planning, fieldwork, documentation, reporting and follow‑up – while managing timelines and evidence quality.
• Identify root causes of issues, assess risk impact and propose practical remediation recommendations.
• Present audit findings to process owners and senior management, negotiate remediation actions and track their closure.
• Contribute to the annual risk‑based audit plan, flag emerging risks and support methodology development.
• Mentor junior audit team members and support continuous improvement of audit processes.

Required profile

• University degree in Business, IT, Business Information Systems or a related field.
• Professional certification – CIA, CISA, ACCA or equivalent (CPA); additional certifications such as CISM are 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 independently managing audits from planning to reporting, covering both business processes and technology.

Required skills

• Data analytics
• Audit management tools