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:
Senior Internal Auditor (1)
Under the supervision and guidance of the Managing Director, Senior Internal Auditor has 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;
- Plans and monitors the day-to-day running of business to ensure efficiency and high quality of work in the department;
- Supervises and supports the staff in their roles of implementing their tasks and responsibilities;
- Participates in all management meetings;
- Creates strategies for the department with senior management;
- Manages relationships/agreements with staff, members/ customers and other external partners;
- Prepares timely and detailed reports on financial and operational performance of the department;
- Oversees and manages all audit and internal control operations;
- Ensure the application of the internal control guidelines in order to prevent any malpractices;
- Supports the external auditors during their mission in auditing the
KARISIMBI SACCO NYABIHU;
- Develops the audit plan;
- Prepares and deliver timely audit reports;
- Perform any other tasks requested by the BOD/MD/Supervisory Board.
Qualifications & Experience required
- Master’s degree in accounting or Finance/ Accounting/Business Administration and related fields with 2 years of experience on management positions in Microfinance/banking industry,
Or Bachelor’s degree in Finance/ Accounting/Business Administration and related fields with 5 years of experience on management positions in Microfinance/banking industry.
- Professional qualification in auditing is highly recommended.
- Minimum five (5) of experience in internal audit & compliance.
- Several 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.
- 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.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office including: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat.
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