Background

BRAC is the world's largest, and leading development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. Initiated in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now operates in 11 countries across Asia, Africa. To counter poverty and promote social empowerment, BRAC strategically integrates development programs in microfinance, agriculture, health, education, human rights and legal aid, community empowerment and more.

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was approved license from National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda. BRAC Rwanda is looking for a competent, dynamic and self-motivated Rwandan to fill the following regular position.

Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Regional Head of Internal Audit, East Africa Cluster, the Chief Executive Officer, BRAC Rwanda and the Country Director, BRAC Rwanda, the Head of Internal Audit will ensure the effective and efficient functioning of an independent internal audit department in Rwanda, covering both the NGO and Microfinance entities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities of Head of Internal Audit:

Strategic:

• Develop and implement a risk-based annual audit plan aligned with BRAC Rwanda's priorities.
• Provide strategic leadership in strengthening governance, internal controls, and risk management frameworks at BRAC Rwanda.
• Advise the Management Team (MMT/SMT) on emerging risks and control gaps.
• Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and adoption of audit technologies and data analytics within the Internal Audit department.
• Ensure that the BRAC Rwanda Internal Audit department remains independent, objective, and compliant with Global Internal Audit Standards.

Operational:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and quality assurance of financial, operational, compliance, IT, and program audits as per the approved Annual Internal Audit Plan.
• Review and approve audit scopes, programs, working papers, and final audit reports in the Audit system.
• Lead and coordinate fraud investigations, spot checks, and special assignment reviews as required by the CEO, Country Director and/or Chairperson of the Board Audit and Risk Committee.
• Ensure timely follow-up and tracking of audit recommendations and corrective action plans.
• Oversee the internal audit budget, resource allocation, and audit schedules.
• Build audit awareness and compliance culture in BRAC Rwanda through audit training for staff.
• Prepare and present documents for the Board Audit and Risk Committee meetings.

Communication & Reporting:

• Maintain strong, professional relationships with the Management Team, program managers, department heads, Regional Head of Internal Audit, donors, and regulators.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of quarterly summarized reports and target/achievement reports.
• Submit timely investigation reports with clear findings, evidence, and recommended actions.
• Provide periodic updates on risk exposures, fraud trends, audit implementation status, and control environment improvements.

People Management:

• Lead, mentor, and supervise the Internal Audit team to build high performance and technical competence.
• Conduct performance evaluations, identify skills gaps, and implement capacity-building and training programs.
• Recruit, onboard, and orient new auditors in line with departmental needs and staffing plans.

Safeguarding:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation, acting as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding.
• Practice, promote, and endorse safeguarding policy among team members and ensure implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Technical & Professional Skills
• Leadership & Strategic Skills
• Governance & Stakeholder Engagement Skills
• Communication Skills
• Integrity & Professional Attributes

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Business Administration/Related field, with a concentration in Accounting/Management/Business Studies or other Commerce background from a reputed university.

Professional Degree/Certification:

CIA/CPA/CFE/ACCA/CISA/CRMA

Experience:

5+ years' experience in audit-related managerial positions in renowned organizations, preferably in an NGO.

• Develop and implement a risk-based annual audit plan aligned with BRAC Rwanda's priorities.
• Provide strategic leadership in strengthening governance, internal controls, and risk management frameworks at BRAC Rwanda.
• Advise the Management Team (MMT/SMT) on emerging risks and control gaps.
• Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and adoption of audit technologies and data analytics within the Internal Audit department.
• Ensure that the BRAC Rwanda Internal Audit department remains independent, objective, and compliant with Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and quality assurance of financial, operational, compliance, IT, and program audits as per the approved Annual Internal Audit Plan.
• Review and approve audit scopes, programs, working papers, and final audit reports in the Audit system.
• Lead and coordinate fraud investigations, spot checks, and special assignment reviews as required by the CEO, Country Director and/or Chairperson of the Board Audit and Risk Committee.
• Ensure timely follow-up and tracking of audit recommendations and corrective action plans.
• Oversee the internal audit budget, resource allocation, and audit schedules.
• Build audit awareness and compliance culture in BRAC Rwanda through audit training for staff.
• Prepare and present documents for the Board Audit and Risk Committee meetings.
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with the Management Team, program managers, department heads, Regional Head of Internal Audit, donors, and regulators.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of quarterly summarized reports and target/achievement reports.
• Submit timely investigation reports with clear findings, evidence, and recommended actions.
• Provide periodic updates on risk exposures, fraud trends, audit implementation status, and control environment improvements.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise the Internal Audit team to build high performance and technical competence.
• Conduct performance evaluations, identify skills gaps, and implement capacity-building and training programs.
• Recruit, onboard, and orient new auditors in line with departmental needs and staffing plans.
• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation, acting as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding.
• Practice, promote, and endorse safeguarding policy among team members and ensure implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.

• Technical & Professional Skills
• Leadership & Strategic Skills
• Governance & Stakeholder Engagement Skills
• Communication Skills
• Integrity & Professional Attributes

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Business Administration/Related field, with a concentration in Accounting/Management/Business Studies or other Commerce background from a reputed university.
• CIA/CPA/CFE/ACCA/CISA/CRMA