COOPEC IKIRENGA is a Financial Service Cooperative operating in the Northern Province of Rwanda supervised by National Bank of Rwanda. Its creation is a result of merger of five SACCOs (COOPEC ITI, COOPEC CODEMARU, CSTCR SACCO, CSPKI and TRASO) that decided to form one single entity named “COOPEC IKIRENGA” in May, 2024 while the existing SACCOs remained as its branches. COOPEC IKIRENGA headquarter is located in Rulindo district, Base Sector, Rwamahwa Cell, Base Village.

It is from that background that the Management of COOPEC IKIRENGAinforms the public that it is recruiting competent and qualified staff to fill the following position:

Responsibilities or duties

Key Responsibilities

Under the supervision and guidance of the Supervisory board and Board of Directors, the Internal Audit & Compliance officer is Responsible of:

• Develops annual audit plan.
• Prepares and deliver timely audit reports detailing financial and operational performance of the departments.
• Proposes measures to improve the quality of the internal audit.
• Ensure the application of the internal control guidelines to prevent any malpractices.
• Supports the external auditors during their mission in auditing the COOPEC IKIRENGA.
• Oversees and manages all audit and internal control operations.
• Oversees compliance with regulations and procedures applicable to the departments.
• Verify that the resolutions of the COOPEC IKIRENGA organs (BoD, GA, and Supervisory Board), instructions from NBR, RCA recommendations are implemented.
• Report functionally to the Audit committee and administratively to the Managing Director.
• Oversight of all operations of the COOPEC IKIRENGA including the operations of staff and elected organs and providing the report to the Supervisory Board and the BoD and follow up the implementation of all recommendations provided in his/her reports.
• Plans and monitors the day-to-day running of business to ensure efficiency and high quality of work in the department.
• Participates in all management meetings.
• Recommend strategies for the department with senior management.
• Recommend necessaries policies and monitor their implementation.
• Perform any other tasks requested by the BoD/MD/Supervisory Board.

Education & Experiences Required

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics with 3 years in Auditing, Accounting, Financial Consulting in Microfinance/Banking industry, Audit firms or related financial sector,
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics with 5 years in Auditing, Accounting, Financial Consulting in Microfinance/Banking industry, Audit firms or related financial sector,
• Having completed or enrolled in professional accounting certification such CPA, ACCA, CIFA, CIA, CAT is added advantage.
• Good strategic thinking, with risk and control consciousness.
• Strong analytic skills.
• Strong decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Professionalism and integrity.
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics.
• Fluency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of French is added advantage.
• Being familiar with AD Banking Core banking System is an Added Advantage.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

General Requirement

• To be Rwandan
• Age limit: 40 Years
• Not to have been definitely sentenced to a term of imprisonment equal to or exceeding six (6) months;
• Not to have been dismissed from any other institution unless applicant is entitled to reinstatement under laws and regulations in force;
• Not have been involved in the bankruptcy of a financial institution;

Experience needed

Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics with 3 years in Auditing, Accounting, Financial Consulting in Microfinance/Banking industry, Audit firms or related financial sector,

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics with 5 years in Auditing, Accounting, Financial Consulting in Microfinance/Banking industry, Audit firms or related financial sector,

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.

• Develops annual audit plan.
• Prepares and deliver timely audit reports detailing financial and operational performance of the departments.
• Proposes measures to improve the quality of the internal audit.
• Ensure the application of the internal control guidelines to prevent any malpractices.
• Supports the external auditors during their mission in auditing the COOPEC IKIRENGA.
• Oversees and manages all audit and internal control operations.
• Oversees compliance with regulations and procedures applicable to the departments.
• Verify that the resolutions of the COOPEC IKIRENGA organs (BoD, GA, and Supervisory Board), instructions from NBR, RCA recommendations are implemented.
• Report functionally to the Audit committee and administratively to the Managing Director.
• Oversight of all operations of the COOPEC IKIRENGA including the operations of staff and elected organs and providing the report to the Supervisory Board and the BoD and follow up the implementation of all recommendations provided in his/her reports.
• Plans and monitors the day-to-day running of business to ensure efficiency and high quality of work in the department.
• Participates in all management meetings.
• Recommend strategies for the department with senior management.
• Recommend necessaries policies and monitor their implementation.
• Perform any other tasks requested by the BoD/MD/Supervisory Board.

• Good strategic thinking, with risk and control consciousness.
• Strong analytic skills.
• Strong decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Professionalism and integrity.
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics.
• Fluency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of French is added advantage.
• Being familiar with AD Banking Core banking System is an Added Advantage.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics with 3 years in Auditing, Accounting, Financial Consulting in Microfinance/Banking industry, Audit firms or related financial sector,
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics with 5 years in Auditing, Accounting, Financial Consulting in Microfinance/Banking industry, Audit firms or related financial sector,
• Having completed or enrolled in professional accounting certification such CPA, ACCA, CIFA, CIA, CAT is added advantage.
• To be Rwandan
• Age limit: 40 Years
• Not to have been definitely sentenced to a term of imprisonment equal to or exceeding six (6) months;
• Not to have been dismissed from any other institution unless applicant is entitled to reinstatement under laws and regulations in force;
• Not have been involved in the bankruptcy of a financial institution;