JOB ADVERT FOR UBUDASA SACCO BUGESERA STAFF

Ubudasa Sacco Bugesera (USB) is a District Savings and Credit Cooperative (D-SACCO) established following the consolidation of fifteen Umurenge Sacco’s operating within Bugesera District, in accordance with the Government of Rwanda SACCO consolidation framework. USB is duly registered under RCA Certificate No. RGDG0133324 and licensed by the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR).

In accordance with Law N° 072/2021 of 05/11/2021 governing Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institutions, USB is authorized to carry out microfinance activities in the Republic of Rwanda.

To achieve its mission and strengthen institutional efficiency, USB is looking externally as well as internally for a qualified, competent, committed, proactive, and self-motivated individual to occupy the following position:

JOB ADVERT- SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR (1 POSITION)

To strengthen institutional governance, internal control systems, compliance, and risk management, USB is seeking to recruit internally and externally one (1) competent, committed, professional, experienced, and self-motivated Senior Internal Auditor to join the institution.

Reporting Line

The Senior Internal Auditor shall work under the supervision and guidance of the Supervisory Board Committee with a functional reporting line to the Supervisory Board/Audit Committee and an administrative reporting line to the Managing Director.

Main Responsibilities

The Senior Internal Auditor will be tasked with the following duties and responsibilities:

Governance, Audit & Compliance Responsibilities

• create annual, quarterly, and monthly risk-based internal audit plans.
• Oversee and oversee all audit and internal control operations within USB.
• Establish and track internal control checklists in accordance with National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) regulations.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, directives, cooperative policies, IFRS standards, and internal procedures.
• Submit periodic internal audit and compliance reports to management, Supervisory Board, Audit Committee, and BNR as required.
• Assess operational, financial, compliance, and liquidity risks facing the institution.
• evaluate risk measurement mechanisms and stress testing procedures related to liquidity shocks.
• Assess contingency plans related to liquidity and operational risks.
• Advise management on compliance matters, risk exposure, and internal control improvements.
• Ensure implementation of resolutions and recommendations issued by BNR, RCA, Board of Directors (BoD), General Assembly Meetings (GAM), Supervisory Board (SB), and external auditors.
• track the effectiveness of governance systems and segregation of duties.
• Investigate operational irregularities, fraud risks, misappropriation, and internal control weaknesses.
• perform special audits and investigations where necessary.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of financial and accounting information.
• Ensure proper recording of shares, deposits, loans, repayments, and interests within the Core Banking System.
• evaluate completeness and compliance of loan files and credit operations.
• Verify safeguarding and proper utilization of institutional assets and resources.
• assist and organize external auditors during audit assignments.
• keep proper audit documentation, working papers, and evidence.
• create recommendations and follow-up mechanisms for implementation of audit findings.
• produce timely audit reports and propose corrective measures to enhance internal audit quality.

Leadership & Operational Responsibilities

• Plan and track day-to-day departmental activities to ensure efficiency and quality performance.
• Supervise and assist audit staff in executing their duties and responsibilities.
• Participate in management and staff meetings where necessary.
• Contribute to development and revision of institutional policies and procedures.
• Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, transparency, and risk awareness across the institution.
• Educate staff on compliance and internal control matters.
• oversee relationships with staff, members/customers, regulators, and external stakeholders.
• produce timely operational and departmental performance reports.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Board of Directors, Supervisory Board, Audit Committee, or Managing Director in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications & Experience

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or Business Administration is highly preferred.
• Candidates with First Class or Upper Division qualifications are highly preferred.
• Minimum of Three (3) years of experience in senior management positions within banking, microfinance institutions, auditing firms, or related institutions; or
• Two (2) years of experience in auditing for candidates holding a Master’s degree.

Additional Information

•  USB promotes equal opportunity. Qualified female candidates, male candidates, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply; 
• No fees or any form of payment shall be required at any stage of the recruitment process; 
• Benefits and remuneration are competitive and aligned with those offered by other financial institutions. 
• Experience must be proven by certificates of service rendered from previous employers.
• Full professional qualification or advanced level certification in CPA(R), ACCA, CPA (K) or equivalent professional accounting/auditing bodies is an added advantage.
• Professional Internal Auditing certification is highly preferred.
• Candidates should not be above thirty-five (40) years of age.

Required Application Documents:

Candidates should submit the following documents:

1. Application letter addressed to the Chairperson of the Board of Directors.
2. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with at least three (3) professional referees and their contact details.
3. Copies of certified academic certificates.
4. Copy of National ID.
5. Certificates of service rendered or previous employment certificates proving relevant experience.

• Applications must be submitted in soft copy as one single combined PDF document to the following email address: ubudasasaccobugesera@gmail.com
• The subject of the email must clearly indicate the position applied for: “Application for .............................. Position.”
• Deadline for submission: 1st July, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
• Late applications will not be accepted.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.

Additional Information

• USB promotes equal opportunity. Qualified females, males, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• No fees or any form of compensation shall be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Benefits are competitive and aligned with those offered by other financial institutions.

Done at Bugesera, the 15th June 2026

Pierre Claver MAZIMPAKA
Managing Director
Ubudasa Sacco Bugesera