Internal Audit & Compliance Officer

About COOPEC IKIRENGA

COOPEC IKIRENGA is a Financial Service Cooperative operating in the Northern Province of Rwanda under the supervision of the National Bank of Rwanda. The organization was established in 2024 through the merger of five SACCOs (COOPEC ITI, COOPEC CODEMARU, CSTCR SACCO, CSPKI, and TRASO), which now operate as branches of the unified entity. The headquarters is located in Rulindo district, Base Sector, Rwamahwa Cell, Base Village.

Position Overview

We are recruiting a qualified and competent Internal Audit & Compliance Officer to support our organization's governance and risk management framework. This position reports functionally to the Audit Committee and administratively to the Managing Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the annual audit plan
• Prepare and deliver timely audit reports detailing financial and operational performance across all departments
• Propose measures to improve the quality of internal audit functions
• Ensure application of internal control guidelines to prevent malpractices
• Support external auditors during audit missions
• Oversee and manage all audit and internal control operations
• Monitor compliance with applicable regulations and procedures across departments
• Verify implementation of resolutions from COOPEC IKIRENGA organs (Board of Directors, General Assembly, and Supervisory Board), National Bank of Rwanda instructions, and RCA recommendations
• Oversee all operations of COOPEC IKIRENGA, including staff and elected organs operations
• Provide reports to the Supervisory Board and Board of Directors
• Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations

Reporting Line

• Functional reporting: Audit Committee
• Administrative reporting: Managing Director