Internal Audit Officer

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: 

KARISIMBI SACCO NYABIHU is a District Savings and Credit Cooperative (D-SACCO) established following the consolidation of 12 Umurenge Savings and Credit Cooperatives (U-SACCOs) operating within Nyabihu District, in accordance with the Government of Rwanda SACCO’s consolidation framework with the supervision of the National Bank of Rwanda(NBR) and MINECOFIN.

KARISIMBI SACCO NYABIHU is looking for Qualified, Competent, Committed, Proactive and self-motivated individual to occupy the following positions at Head office and Branch level:

Internal Audit Officer (1)

Under the supervision and guidance of the Senior Internal Auditor, Internal Audit Officerhas the following main responsibilities:

• 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;
•  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;
• Monitor and analyze the causes of problems in order to 
• Perform other duties that are not contrary to the laws and regulations required by the supervisor, employer or superior body.

Qualifications & Experience required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Three (3) years of experience in auditing, and a thorough understanding of Microfinance Banking and accounting practices.
• Good strategic thinking, with risk and control consciousness.
• Strong analytic skills.
• Professional qualification in auditing is an added value;
• 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.

How to apply,
All interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications with a Motivation
letter addressed to the chairperson of the Board of Directors (indicating their motivation, suitability, knowledge and experience), Updated CV, copies of their academic, professional and training certificates and copies of National ID cards or passports to KARISIMBI SACCO NYABIHU Head Office not later than 07th September 2026 at 17:00 pm.

Note:

• Only hardcopy Applications will be received

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for exam

Done at Nyabihu on 26th August, 2026
Chairperson of Board of Directors of KARISIMBI SACCO NYABIHU
UWANJYE Brigitte