Internal Auditor

JALI S.C PLC

Duty Station: Head Office, Kigali

Employment: Full time

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing risk-based internal audit plans.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.
• Conducting operational, financial, compliance, and information systems audits.
• Assessing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, Bank policies, and procedures.
• Preparing audit reports and recommending practical corrective actions.
• Following up on the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Investigating suspected fraud, irregularities, and operational weaknesses.
• Reviewing the adequacy of internal controls over financial reporting and operations.
• Providing independent assurance and advisory services to Management and the Board.
• Performing any other duties assigned by Management or the Board within the scope of internal audit.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should possess:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent is an added advantage.
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, compliance, or banking operations, preferably within the financial services sector.
• Good knowledge of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) laws, regulations, prudential standards, and supervisory requirements applicable to banks and financial institutions
• Sound knowledge of banking operations, risk management, corporate governance, and regulatory requirements.
• 30 years of Age

Competencies

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, Attention to detail and accuracy, Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, Excellent organizational and time management skills, High ethical standards and professional judgment, Ability to prepare concise, accurate, and timely reports.

• Developing and implementing risk-based internal audit plans.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.
• Conducting operational, financial, compliance, and information systems audits.
• Assessing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, Bank policies, and procedures.
• Preparing audit reports and recommending practical corrective actions.
• Following up on the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Investigating suspected fraud, irregularities, and operational weaknesses.
• Reviewing the adequacy of internal controls over financial reporting and operations.
• Providing independent assurance and advisory services to Management and the Board.
• Performing any other duties assigned by Management or the Board within the scope of internal audit.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• High ethical standards and professional judgment
• Ability to prepare concise, accurate, and timely reports

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent is an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) laws, regulations, prudential standards, and supervisory requirements applicable to banks and financial institutions
• Sound knowledge of banking operations, risk management, corporate governance, and regulatory requirements.