IBAKWE SACCO GATSIBO refers to a District Savings and Credit Cooperative (D-SACCO) established following the consolidation of 14 Umurenge Savings and Credit Cooperative (USACCO’s) and now Ibakwe Sacco Gatsibo has 14branches operating within Gatsibo District, in accordance with the Government of Rwanda SACCO’s consolidation framework and under the supervision of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) IBAKWE SACCO GATSIBO is looking for qualified, competent, committed, proactive and self-motivated individual to occupy the following position.

The Internal Auditor at IBAKWE SACCO GATSIBO plays a critical role in strengthening governance, risk management, and internal controls within the SACCO. The position ensures that operations, financial reporting, and compliance practices adhere to internal policies, applicable laws (including the SACCO governance laws in Rwanda), and best financial practices. The Internal Auditor reports to the Audit Committee of the Board (functionally) and administratively to the Managing Director.

Responsibilities or duties

• To work diligently on the assigned work on time and to produce results;
• To comply with the instructions of the employer or his/her representative;
• To comply with the laws, regulations and decisions of the Cooperative;
• To follow the principles and rules governing the conduct of the Cooperative’s business activities;
• To prepare a monthly, quarterly and annual audit plan based on activities that appear to be likely to cause damage or waste the Cooperative’s assets;
• Ensure that internal audit guidelines and principles are properly followed to prevent errors or possible malpractices;
• Report any shortcomings in the daily operations of the department with a view to preventing theft, embezzlement and misuse of funds;
• Establish a table of issues identified by the audit, recommendations made by the audit and the methods for their implementation;
• Review whether the internal audit system is working properly, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, and providing recommendations for action;
• Review whether the accounting has been carried out in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the regulations of the Central Bank of Rwanda (BNR), and that the information contained is complete and reliable to assist in making informed decisions;
• Verify whether all activities of the Cooperative comply with applicable laws and regulations;

Qualifications or requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Good strategic thinking, with risk and control consciousness.
• Strong analytic skills.
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Professionalism and integrity.
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations.
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office and Core Banking Software

Experience needed

• Three (3) years of experience in auditing, and a thorough understanding of Microfinance Banking and accounting practices.

Any other provided details

• Professional qualification in auditing is an added value;
• Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• To work diligently on the assigned work on time and to produce results;
• To comply with the instructions of the employer or his/her representative;
• To comply with the laws, regulations and decisions of the Cooperative;
• To follow the principles and rules governing the conduct of the Cooperative’s business activities;
• To prepare a monthly, quarterly and annual audit plan based on activities that appear to be likely to cause damage or waste the Cooperative’s assets;
• Ensure that internal audit guidelines and principles are properly followed to prevent errors or possible malpractices;
• Report any shortcomings in the daily operations of the department with a view to preventing theft, embezzlement and misuse of funds;
• Establish a table of issues identified by the audit, recommendations made by the audit and the methods for their implementation;
• Review whether the internal audit system is working properly, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, and providing recommendations for action;
• Review whether the accounting has been carried out in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the regulations of the Central Bank of Rwanda (BNR), and that the information contained is complete and reliable to assist in making informed decisions;
• Verify whether all activities of the Cooperative comply with applicable laws and regulations;

• Good strategic thinking, with risk and control consciousness.
• Strong analytic skills.
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Professionalism and integrity.
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations.
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office and Core Banking Software

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional qualification in auditing is an added value;