Internal Auditor Job Opportunity at Watu Credit — August 2026

Internal Auditor Job Opportunity at Watu Credit — August 2026

Internal Auditor   

Job Details

• Employer: Watu Credit

• Position: Internal Auditor

• Number of Positions: 1

• Industry: Asset Financing / Accounting & Auditing

• Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

• Job ID: 132475

• Date Posted: August 18, 2026

• Application Deadline: August 31, 2026 (Interviews conducted on a rolling basis)

About the Company & Role Overview

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

• Note: Watu Africa does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.