IREMBO SACCO NYAGATARE hereby invites qualified, competent, and motivated candidates to apply for the following positions available at its Head Office

Responsibilities or duties

Under the supervision and guidance of the Head of internal audit & compliance:

• 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 take good care of and manage the equipment assigned to him/her in his/her work;
• To be at work and to respect working days and hours;
• To maintain confidentiality of work;
• To provide basic identification documents before starting work;
• To follow the principles and rules governing the conduct of the Cooperative's business activities;
• Works out a draft of the risk management strategy;
• Sets up and adjusts the risk and capital inventory;
• Conducts risk measurement and stress testing on future liquidity chocks;
• Defines and assesses the early warning indicators;
• Proposes instruments for risk steering
• Drafts the risk management reports ensuring that major risks are identified and reported including measures and recommendations;
• Supports in the implementation of internal controls;
• Continuously, enhance policies, practices and other control mechanisms to manage risks;
• Investigating potential violations of compliance policies and regulations;
• Advising management on compliance with laws, regulations, directives, rules and standards applicable to the Cooperative;
• Assisting management to effectively manage the cooperative’s risk;
• Educating staff on compliance issues;
• Drafts the contingency plan to manage liquidity risk;
• Perform other duties that are not contrary to the laws and regulations required by the head of internal Audit and Compliance his/her superior body.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Experience needed

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

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further recruitment processes.

• 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 take good care of and manage the equipment assigned to him/her in his/her work;
• To be at work and to respect working days and hours;
• To maintain confidentiality of work;
• To provide basic identification documents before starting work;
• To follow the principles and rules governing the conduct of the Cooperative's business activities;
• Works out a draft of the risk management strategy;
• Sets up and adjusts the risk and capital inventory;
• Conducts risk measurement and stress testing on future liquidity chocks;
• Defines and assesses the early warning indicators;
• Proposes instruments for risk steering
• Drafts the risk management reports ensuring that major risks are identified and reported including measures and recommendations;
• Supports in the implementation of internal controls;
• Continuously, enhance policies, practices and other control mechanisms to manage risks;
• Investigating potential violations of compliance policies and regulations;
• Advising management on compliance with laws, regulations, directives, rules and standards applicable to the Cooperative;
• Assisting management to effectively manage the cooperative’s risk;
• Educating staff on compliance issues;
• Drafts the contingency plan to manage liquidity risk;
• Perform other duties that are not contrary to the laws and regulations required by the head of internal Audit and Compliance his/her superior body.

• Good skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office packages.
• 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 Economics, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Deep Knowledge in Financial Risk Issues and Mitigations.
• Excellent understanding of banking and financial regulations.
• Professional qualification in auditing is added value;