JOB TITLE

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND KEY RESPONSABILITIES REQUIRED

KEY RESULT AREA

INTERNAL AUDITORS (4)

Reports to: Operations Audit Manager,

Department: Internal Audit

Age Limit: 35

• Being a Rwandan by Nationality
• Bachelor degree in Business related field (Accounting, management, finance, economics or Equivalent Degree)
• Having CPA or ACCA qualifications is a must
• At least 2 years’ experience in auditing (attach proof)

Job purpose

• Responsible for regular internal audit and inspection to ensure that controls are in place and that laid down policies and procedures are adhered.
• Liaise with external auditors 

Knowledge and Skills

• Thorough knowledge of financial and regulatory requirements as relates to financial institutions
• Accounting principles and procedures including International Accounting standards and auditing standards and best practice from relevant institutions such as Rwanda Accountants Institute guidelines
• Up to date knowledge of internal audit issues and trend especially risk based internal audit 
• Good knowledge of the organization;
• Strong Analytical skills;
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Computerized accounting system and Internal Audit procedures
• Communication skills
• Broad knowledge of operations and systems

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the organization develops sound policies and procedures that minimize risks without compromising efficiency
• Evaluate the organization’s compliance with internal policies, procedures and operating instructions
• Evaluate the organization’s compliance with statutory regulations and requirements
• Conduct regular and surprise inspection of all procedures, policies and processes ensuring that they comply with all statutory requirements and best practice
• Evaluate reliability of the information produced by the accounting and computerized systems of the Sacco
• Provide investigation services to the line managers
• Evaluate the efficacy of internal control procedures that are currently in place;
• identifying if and where processes are not working as they should and advising on changes to be made;
• performing risk assessments on key business activities and using this information to guide what to cover in audits;
• Completes audit work papers by documenting audit tests and findings;
• Communicates audit findings by preparing a final report; discussing findings with auditees;
• Prepares special audit and control reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operating information and trends;
• Make recommendations on how to improve internal controls and governance processes;
• Conduct follow up reviews of financial, operational, or regulatory compliance deficiencies noted during audits
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Perform other duties as required by the Supervisor, consistent with the goals, objectives, and responsibilities of the internal audit department and with the approval of the direct Supervisor

• Timely execution of approved internal audit plans and assignments.
• Strengthened internal control systems and compliance across the institution. 
• Identification and mitigation of operational, financial, and compliance risks. 
• Timely issuance of audit reports with practical recommendations for improvement. 
• Increased implementation rate of audit recommendations by management. 
• Enhanced accountability, transparency, and operational efficiency within the institution.
• 100% compliance with internal procedures and statutory regulation requirements.