Internal Auditor Job Opportunity at Watu Credit — August 2026

Watu Africa is an asset finance company focused on empowering entrepreneurs across Africa by providing financing for mobility assets (motorcycles and three-wheelers) and smartphones.

The Internal Auditor will conduct operational, financial, compliance, and IT audits, evaluate internal controls, highlight governance and risk management issues, and recommend risk mitigation and cost-saving measures across Watu’s business operations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Audit Engagement Management: Plan, execute, and report on assigned risk-based audit engagements from start to finish, including fieldwork, documentation, and follow-up activities.
• Control & Loss Identification: Proactively identify internal control deficiencies in key risk processes to prevent losses and recommend cost-effective control solutions.
• Audit Execution & Testing: Perform comprehensive audit procedures and detailed testing across financial, operational, compliance, and IT systems.
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM): Support organization-wide risk management through independent assurance and advisory services.
• Process Improvement: Recommend innovative solutions to streamline business processes, increase operational efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare clear, evidence-based draft audit reports and maintain organized electronic/physical working papers and audit records.
• Corrective Action Tracking: Track and monitor the timely implementation of agreed audit recommendations by management.
• Compliance Standards: Adhere strictly to the professional standards set by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), NBAA, and the Watu Code of Conduct.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional Certifications:
  • CPA (Intermediate candidate) is desirable.
  • CIA or CISA qualification is a significant added advantage.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of practical working experience in an internal or external auditing environment.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of risk assessment, audit planning, internal controls evaluation, and regulatory frameworks.
• High level of integrity, professional skepticism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and audit management software.

What is Offered

• Competitive compensation package.
• Health benefits.
• Growth and development opportunities within an expanding international team.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application online through Watu’s recruitment portal or application link, including:

1. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Cover Letter demonstrating suitability for the role.

• Closing Date: August 31, 2026