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Wave Mobile Money is building financial services across Sub-Saharan Africa to make the continent cashless. The company operates a mobile money platform in 9 countries with millions of users, backed by top-tier investors including Sequoia, Stripe, and Y Combinator.
You will serve as Internal Auditor, reporting directly to the Audit Committee. This is a senior individual contributor role focused on ensuring Wave's operations meet the highest standards of compliance, efficiency, and risk management as the company scales rapidly.
Key responsibilities include:
**Audit Planning & Strategy:** Develop and execute comprehensive internal audit plans aligned with company objectives and risk profiles.
**Audit Execution:** Conduct internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with policies and procedures. Review financial, operational, and compliance processes to identify control weaknesses and improvement opportunities.
**Investigations:** Conduct thorough investigations into suspected fraud, misconduct, or irregularities. Prepare investigative reports, recommend corrective actions, and collaborate with law enforcement and legal authorities as needed.
**Reporting & Recommendations:** Prepare detailed audit reports highlighting findings, recommendations, and action plans for management.
**Compliance & Regulation:** Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards in the WAEMU region. Ensure company compliance and provide guidance for regulatory audits and examinations.
**Continuous Improvement:** Recommend process improvements and control enhancements. Promote a culture of internal control awareness and accountability.
You will work from Wave's office in Senegal with potential travel to field locations across the 9-country footprint. This is a permanent position requiring work authorization in Senegal.
**Requirements:**
- Minimum 5 years of experience in risk management, internal audit, or related fields in a bank or financial institution
- Secondary degree (or higher) in Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Business & Economics, or comparable field
- Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated ability to conduct in-depth technical investigations
- Fluent in French and English
- Proven experience with an international company or international work background
**Preferred qualifications:**
- Experience in Mobile Money or the financial sector
- Strong internal fraud and/or compliance knowledge
- Track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in rapidly changing environments
- Comfort functioning under pressure and in high-stress situations
- Intellectual curiosity and creative problem-solving approach
- Project ownership mentality with good judgment on escalation
- Strong confidentiality practices with sensitive information
- Adaptability to changing priorities
- Results-driven mindset
