Buusaa Gonofaa Microfinance S.C (BG MF S.C) was founded in 1999 and regulated by the National Bank of Ethiopia that provides a flexible and efficient financial service on sustainable basis to improve the livelihood and productivity of low-income groups with particular focus on women, the youth and smallholder farmers through the provision of credit and savings products and services. It does so via a vast network of branches, rural service outlets and points of sale in the province of Oromia. Therefore, BG MF S.C would like to invite interested and competent applicants for the following vacant position.
Job summary:

The Internal Auditor is responsible to work with his/her immediate supervisor and management to ensure a system is in place which ensures that all major risks of the Institution are identified and analyzed on a regular basis. He/she reports major findings with recommendations for remedial actions.

Specific duties and responsibilities: 

• Assists the Internal Audit Section Head in planning, organizing and carrying out the internal audit functions including the preparation of an audit plan which fulfils the responsibility of the Section;
• Assists the Section Head report to the management and Board of Directors on the policies, programs and activities of the Section’s;
• Makes recommendations on the systems and procedures being reviewed, report on the findings and recommendations and monitors management’s response and implementation of same;
• Reviews and reports on the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the financial and other information that is provided for management for branches in the region;
• Works with management to ensure a system is in place which ensures that all major risks of the microfinance operations are identified and analyzed on regular basis;
• Reports on the value for money that the Institution obtains in all its activities with special regard to economy, efficiency and effectiveness;
• Conducts any reviews or tasks as instructed by the Head, Internal Audit provided such reviews and tasks do not compromise the independence or objectivity of the internal audit function;
• Provides management with an opinion on the internal control systems in the Institution;
• Reviews periodically the compliance of field staff in the principles of client protection;
• Performs other duties assigned by the Manager, Internal Audit Services.

Job title: Internal Auditor

Reports to: Internal Audit Section, Head

Duty Station: Head Office

Salary: Company Scale

Date of post: October 29, 2024

Application Deadline: November 11, 2024

About You

Minimum Educational & Work Experience Requirements: 

• BA Degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance and related field of studies.
• 4 years of relevant work experience.

Physical demands: 

• Field travels from time to time

Technical Skills & Competency:

• English, Afaan Oromo and Amharic languages communication (written and verbal)
• A recognized professional qualification which implies a thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures and practices of accounting and financial records and transaction with computer applications.
• Knowledge of audit procedures, techniques, test and sampling methods involved in conducting audits.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting and auditing record keeping systems.
• An ability to gather, analyze and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports.
• An ability to work independently.
• High level of professional integrity.
• Team work and interpersonal skill

• We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit scanned copy of (i) a cover letter, (ii) an updated CV and (iii) educational & work experience documents including 8th grade certificate with at least three professional references via email or in person to HR department, Debrezite Road, Betasaida Building, in front of CBE Temenjayazy branch, Addis Ababa. For Application via email use the following emails : [email protected].
• It is mandatory to mention the position title in the subject line of your e-mail and cover letter.
• Mention your current basic salary in the cover letter or email.
• Please DO NOT submit scans of training certificates with your application at this stage.
• Application is open for fourteen (14) working days from the day of announcement was made.
• N.B. Only eligible short-listed candidates will be contacted