Head Of Internal Audit Opportunity at DUTERIMBERE IMF PLC

Position Title: Head Of Internal Audit Opportunity

Employer: DUTERIMBERE IMF PLC

Employment: Full-Time | Permanent

Place of Work: Kigali - Rwanda

Posted date: 1 week ago

Deadline: Submission date is over

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT 

POSITION: HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT

REPORTING: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

LOCATION: HEAD OFFICE, KIGALI, RWANDA.

INTRODUCTION

DUTERIMBERE-IMF PLC is a local community development microfinance institution established in 2004. Its mission is “to provide financial and non-financial services tailored to low-income entrepreneurs, primarily women, to help them improve their socio-economic conditions”. It is operating in 12 districts of Rwanda.

In order to provide efficient services to its clients, DUTERIMBERE-IMF PLC is seeking to recruit highly-skilled, self-motivated and experienced person to fill the position of Head of Internal Audit.

General Description:

The Head of Internal Audit will provide overall leadership to the Internal Audit function and oversee all Internal Auditors within the organization. This role is responsible for developing and implementing audit strategies, overseeing risk management and compliance frameworks, and providing independent assurance to the Board and senior management. The successful candidate will be an experienced, ethical, and strategic leader with strong analytical and communication skills.

Key Accountabilities (Duties and Responsibilities)

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Internal Audit function.
• Develop and execute the annual risk-based internal audit plan.
• Supervise, mentor, and manage all Internal Auditors across the organization.
• Review and approve audit reports before submission to senior management and the Board Audit Committee.
• Evaluate internal controls, governance, and risk management processes.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Present key audit findings and recommendations to the Board and Audit Committee.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Ideal Job competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA is mandatory.
• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive audit experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage large audit teams and organization-wide audit programs.
• Proven track record in risk-based auditing, compliance, and governance.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of auditing standards and risk management practices.
• High integrity, independence, and professional ethics.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills, particularly for Board-level audiences.
• Proficiency in audit tools, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.