Exciting Career Opportunity at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) – Auditor, Internal Audit, Corporate
Are you an analytical and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in auditing, risk assessment, and internal controls? The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to join its Internal Audit Department as an Auditor, Internal Audit, Corporate.
This is an opportunity to contribute to strengthening corporate governance, improving internal controls, and promoting accountability across the organization. The successful candidate will support independent and objective assessments of RSSB's corporate operations, helping identify risks, address control weaknesses, and recommend practical solutions that enhance operational effectiveness and compliance.
The Auditor, Internal Audit, Corporate will support the planning, execution, and reporting of corporate audit assignments and related investigations. The role involves assessing the effectiveness of corporate governance, risk management, internal controls, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and other relevant requirements.
The successful candidate will contribute to identifying control gaps, evaluating risks, determining root causes, and providing practical recommendations to strengthen RSSB's operations, governance, and control environment.
Reporting to the Manager, Internal Audit, Corporate, the Auditor will participate in executing the risk-based annual audit plan, conducting corporate audits, preparing audit documentation, reviewing assurance reports, and following up on the implementation of audit recommendations.
About RSSB
The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has the mandate to manage and promote social security in Rwanda. RSSB's vision is to provide a comprehensive social security system that caters to the diverse social security needs of the population, RSSB plays an important role in realizing Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). RSSB manages six social security schemes, namely: Pension, Occupational Hazards, Medical scheme, CBHI, Maternity Leave Benefits and EjoHeza (Long-term Term Saving Scheme).
As a leading player in the financial sector, RSSB serves as the largest institutional investor in Rwanda. With assets under management amounting to 2.06 trillion Rwf, which is equivalent to over 15% of the country's GDP, RSSB invests in key sectors of the economy and plays a crucial role in growing the country's financial sector. With approximately 12 million members in the above six schemes, encompassing over 90% of Rwanda's population, RSSB is at the forefront of securing the health and financial well-being of Rwandans.
To achieve its important mandate, RSSB is embarking on a transformative journey, aiming to become a modern, data-driven, and high-performing institution. As part of this ambitious initiative, we are seeking highly motivated individuals who are results-oriented and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. By joining RSSB, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the advancement of social security and overall transformation of Rwanda.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, ready to embrace innovation and change, and eager to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, then RSSB is the place for you.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the annual audit plan: Participate in preparing and executing the risk-based annual internal audit plan for corporate operations, ensuring that audit assignments address identified risks and are completed within approved timelines.
- Conduct corporate audits: Examine RSSB's corporate functions, operations, and systems to assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and other requirements.
- Develop risk assessment matrices: Identify inherent risks, control weaknesses, and potential areas of exposure, and develop appropriate audit procedures and tests to address the identified risks.
- Assess internal controls and risk management: Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management processes and internal controls to support the safeguarding of assets and achievement of organizational objectives.
- Prepare and maintain audit documentation: Maintain accurate and complete audit working papers and supporting documentation in line with Internal Audit policies, procedures, and professional standards.
- Identify opportunities for improvement: Identify weaknesses and recommend practical measures to strengthen governance, risk management, internal controls, operational efficiency, and compliance.
- Review external assurance reports: Examine external auditors' reports and other relevant assurance reports to identify significant findings, control weaknesses, and instances of non-compliance.
- Support corrective action: Engage relevant departments in developing and implementing appropriate corrective actions in response to audit findings and recommendations.
- Monitor audit recommendations: Follow up on and report the implementation status of recommendations issued by Internal Audit, External Auditors, and other relevant assurance providers.
- Conduct investigations and special assignments: Participate in internal business investigations and special projects as required.
- Perform any other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor or other authorized management authority.
Key Qualifications and Experience
- A Master's or Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Auditing, or another related field from a recognized institution with at least three (3) years of relevant experience in internal or external auditing.
- A recognized professional qualification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), or an equivalent qualification is required.
Key competencies
Technical Competencies:
- ??Internal Audit Standards and Practices: Knowledge of audit procedures and the Global
- Internal Audit Standards (GIAS).
- ??Risk Assessment and Management: Ability to assess operational, financial, compliance, and fraud risks and identify weaknesses in internal controls.
- ??Audit Documentation and Reporting: Proficiency in preparing audit working papers, documenting findings, writing reports, and using audit tools and data analysis techniques.
- ??Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of relevant laws, policies, regulations, and financial sector developments.
- ??Social Security and Financial Products: Understanding of social security schemes and financial products.
- ??Analytical and Quantitative Skills: Ability to analyse information, interpret data, identify trends, and draw evidence-based conclusions.
- ??Financial Engineering and Modelling: Knowledge of financial engineering and financial modelling principles.
- ??Planning and Budgeting: Ability to support planning and budgeting processes.
- ??Project Planning and Management: Ability to organize assignments, manage timelines, and coordinate activities to achieve defined objectives.
Behavioral Competencies:
- ??Professional Judgement and Analytical Thinking: Demonstrates sound judgement, critical thinking, and the ability to assess information objectively.
- ??Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Communicates clearly and professionally and works effectively with stakeholders, including when discussing audit findings and corrective actions.
- ??Leadership and Empowerment: Demonstrates the ability to support teamwork, guide others, and contribute to team effectiveness.
- ??Independence and Time Management: Works independently, manages multiple assignments, and meets established deadlines.
- ??Ethics and Objectivity: Maintains high professional standards, impartiality, and attention to detail.
- ??Client Service Focus: Approaches assignments professionally and seeks to provide useful, value-adding recommendations.
- ??Integrity and Confidentiality: Handles sensitive information responsibly and maintains confidentiality.
- ??Proactiveness and Engagement: Takes initiative, identifies issues, and follows through on assigned responsibilities.
- ??Results and Data Orientation: Uses evidence and reliable information to support findings, recommendations, and decisions.
- ??Innovation and Technology Awareness: Embraces appropriate technology and innovative approaches to improve audit effectiveness.
- ??Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Identifies root causes, evaluates alternatives, and recommends practical solutions.
- ??Change Management: Supports the implementation of improvements and contributes to strengthening organizational processes.
Additional Information:
RSSB reserves the right to appoint or to issue an employment contract to the successful candidate.
RSSB reserves the right to add additional shortlisting criteria not mentioned in the job posting in case of many applicants.
Interested candidates are advised to submit your application by Friday, ofth November 2026.
Application Link: https://tally.so/r/jeeoL9
In addition, please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience, and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address, names and address of three professional referees. Also, attach copies of your ID, License, and academic and professional qualifications.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
RSSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer