Internal Auditor - West Africa at M-KOPA Nigeria

The scale and impact of our work is massive. M-KOPA is a fast-growing FinTech company offering millions of underbanked customers across Africa access to life-enhancing products and services. From our roots as the pioneer in pay-as-you-go “PayGo’” solar energy for off grid homes, we have grown into one of the most advanced connected asset financing platforms in the world, empowering a broad range of customers to achieve progress in their lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Auditor - West Africa

Location: Lagos
Category: Services - Legal
Job type: Full Time

Job Brief

• You will support the West African market in planning, monitoring, evaluating and improving M-KOPA’s internal control environment by reviewing and assessing the key risks associated with all aspects of the Company’s processes and providing practical recommendations to mitigate against the same.
• You will report to the Senior Internal Auditor.

Responsibilities

• You will assist in the planning, scoping, and execution of internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan and risk assessment process
• You will conduct interviews, document reviews and other procedures to gather information and assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
• You will prepare audit work papers and ensure that all findings and recommendations are properly documented.
• Gather adequate audit evidence to support findings and suggestions for improvement
• Prepare audit reports for presentation to management and the audit committee.
• Determine internal audit scope for particular assignments.
• Issuing reports on findings of audits that highlight issues and potential impacts on business.
• Conduct audit assignments for other regions whenever required to.
• Provide administrative support to Audit Department.
• Performs any other duties related to the job function as may be assigned.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Accounting or related fields from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 4 Years working experience in an audit firm.
• Experience in the West Africa region is strongly preferred.
• ACCA/CPA/CIA/CISA certification or the equivalent qualification.
• Member of a professional body in audit or related fields.
• Able to pay attention to detail and possess high professionalism, integrity, and truthfulness.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent report writing, and oral communication skills.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Advanced level of Excel use and analysis.
• Knowledge of accounting systems.
• Knowledge of professional standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.