Internal Audit Senior

About the role

We are seeking an Internal Audit Senior to support the Head of Audit & Risk in leading M‑KOPA’s Internal Audit function across five operating markets. The role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on advisory work, driving risk‑based audit planning, execution, and governance.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to and monitor the annual risk‑based audit plan, adjusting priorities based on emerging risks.
• Own audit meeting agendas, audit tracker management, and multi‑market coordination.
• Define scope and provide strategic direction for complex, high‑risk, or cross‑market audits.
• Execute high‑risk audits end‑to‑end, ensuring compliance with IIA standards and internal methodology.
• Review audit working papers and reports for completeness, accuracy, and evidential support.
• Present findings and executive insights to senior stakeholders, linking risk trends to action plans.
• Partner with the Risk function to verify remediation evidence and drive timely closure of action items.
• Build trusted advisory relationships with Country Heads, functional leads, and governance forums.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading internal audit engagements across multiple markets.
• Strong understanding of IIA standards and risk‑based audit methodology.
• Ability to synthesize complex findings into concise executive insight.
• Excellent stakeholder management and advisory skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence audit strategy at a regional level.
• Collaborative environment with senior leadership exposure.