Karisimbi SACCO Nyabihu is inviting applications from qualified, competent, committed, proactive, and self-motivated candidates for several employment opportunities at its head office and branch levels. A total of 13 vacancies are available across risk and compliance, internal audit, IT, branch operations, customer care, and teller services.JOIN OUR Coaching class for ALU ENGLISH TEST

Karisimbi SACCO Nyabihu is a District Savings and Credit Cooperative (D-SACCO) established through the consolidation of 12 Umurenge Savings and Credit Cooperatives (U-SACCOs) operating within Nyabihu District, under Rwanda's SACCO consolidation framework and with supervision from the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) and MINECOFIN.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants must meet the academic qualifications and professional experience specified for their preferred position. Candidates should also demonstrate professionalism, integrity, strong communication skills, commitment, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Senior Risk and Compliance Officer

·       Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field with at least 2 years of management experience in the microfinance/banking industry; or

·       Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field with at least 5 years of management experience in microfinance/banking.

·       Minimum 5 years of experience in internal audit and compliance.

·       Professional auditing qualification is highly recommended.

·       Strong analytical, strategic-thinking, decision-making, communication, leadership, and people-management skills.

·       Knowledge of microfinance, banking, accounting, risk management, and compliance practices.

·       Fluency in written and spoken English; French is an added advantage.

·       Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Senior Internal Auditor

·       Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field with at least 2 years of management experience in microfinance/banking; or

·       Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field with at least 5 years of management experience in microfinance/banking.

·       Minimum 5 years of experience in internal audit and compliance.

·       Professional auditing qualification is highly recommended.

·       Strong analytical, strategic-thinking, decision-making, communication, leadership, and people-management skills.

·       Knowledge of auditing, microfinance banking, accounting, and internal controls.

·       Fluency in English and good computer skills.

Internal Audit Officer

·       Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

·       At least 3 years of experience in auditing.

·       Good understanding of microfinance, banking, and accounting practices.

·       Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

·       Knowledge of auditing standards, laws, rules, and regulations.

·       Professional auditing qualification is an added advantage.

·       Good communication, professionalism, and integrity.

·       Advanced computer skills, including MS Office and Core Banking Software.

IT Officer

·       Bachelor's degree in IT or Management Information Systems (MIS).

·       Minimum 1 year of working experience in IT/Network services, preferably in MFIs or banks.

·       Good understanding of banking operations.

·       Knowledge of WAN networks and domain user management.

·       Good integrity, positive attitude, commitment, competence, and motivation.

·       Willingness to travel to assigned branches and outlets.

Branch Operations Officer

·       Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

·       In-depth understanding of banking processes.

·       At least 3 years of experience in the microfinance or banking industry.

·       Strong customer-service orientation.

·       Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.

·       Ability to perform verifications and approvals in accordance with policies and procedures.

Customer Care Officers

·       At least secondary education (A2) in a related field.

·       At least 2 years of experience in customer care services.

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·       Strong customer-service orientation and attention to detail.

·       Ability to multitask and work under pressure.

·       Good negotiation and problem-solving skills.

·       Patience, a positive attitude, and willingness to assist customers.

Tellers

·       At least secondary education (A2) in a related field.

·       Basic IT literacy, including Core Banking Software (CBS) and Microsoft Office.

·       Good mathematical skills.

·       Ability to handle financial transactions accurately and responsibly.

·       Strong attention to detail.

·       Customer-service orientation.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

·       Senior Risk and Compliance Officer – 1 position

·       Senior Internal Auditor – 1 position

·       Internal Audit Officer – 1 position

·       IT Officer – 1 position

·       Branch Operations Officer – 1 position

·       Customer Care Officers – 2 positions

·       Tellers – 5 positions

Total: 12 vacancies

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Senior Risk and Compliance Officer

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

·       Developing and supporting the cooperative's risk management strategy.

·       Conducting risk measurements and stress testing, particularly concerning liquidity risks.

·       Defining and assessing early-warning indicators.

·       Proposing appropriate risk-management instruments.

·       Supporting the implementation of internal controls.

·       Reviewing and improving policies and control mechanisms.

·       Investigating potential violations of compliance policies and regulations.

·       Advising management on effective risk management.

·       Educating staff on compliance matters.

·       Developing contingency plans for liquidity risks.

·       Maintaining confidentiality and complying with applicable laws and cooperative regulations.

Senior Internal Auditor

Key responsibilities include:

·       Planning and monitoring departmental activities to ensure efficiency and quality.

·       Supervising and supporting audit staff.

·       Participating in management meetings.

·       Developing strategies for the department with senior management.

·       Managing relationships with staff, members, customers, and external partners.

·       Preparing financial and operational performance reports.

·       Overseeing internal audit and internal control activities.

·       Ensuring internal control guidelines are properly implemented.

·       Supporting external auditors during audit assignments.

·       Developing audit plans and preparing timely audit reports.

Internal Audit Officer

The officer will:

·       Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual audit plans.

·       Ensure compliance with internal audit guidelines and principles.

·       Identify weaknesses that could result in theft, embezzlement, misuse, or loss of cooperative assets.

·       Track audit findings and recommendations.

·       Review the effectiveness of internal audit systems and recommend improvements.

·       Verify compliance of accounting practices with IFRS and BNR regulations.

·       Ensure cooperative activities comply with applicable laws and regulations.

·       Analyze causes of identified problems and recommend corrective measures.

IT Officer

Responsibilities include:

·       Providing first-line IT support to staff at headquarters, branches, and outlets.

·       Responding promptly to IT service requests and technical problems.

·       Supporting computer hardware and software maintenance.

·       Maintaining computers, printers, peripherals, and other IT equipment.

·       Coordinating IT hardware and software purchases.

·       Reviewing relevant vendor contracts.

·       Keeping up to date with emerging technologies and systems.

·       Providing IT support to branches and outlets as required.

Branch Operations Officer

The position involves:

·       Monitoring branch operations and ensuring quality services to customers and members.

·       Ensuring branch security standards are properly implemented.

·       Supervising branch and outlet operations.

·       Managing branch equipment and inventory.

·       Monitoring agents operating within the branch's region.

·       Maintaining records relating to purchases, invoices, receipts, and other branch documents.

·       Managing records of member booklets, bank cards, cheque books, PINs, and related materials.

·       Monitoring daily business activities.

·       Ensuring financial security principles are followed.

Customer Care Officers

Customer Care Officers will:

·       Welcome members and customers.

·       Provide guidance and direct customers to the appropriate service points.

·       Handle customer complaints professionally.

·       Assist customers in resolving problems.

·       Maintain a courteous and positive approach when serving members.

·       Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Tellers

Tellers will:

·       Handle cash deposits and withdrawals.

·       Process account transfers and cheque-related services.

·       Process loan disbursements.

·       Perform foreign exchange and coinage transactions.

·       Open, manage, and close tills.

·       Support customers with deposit and withdrawal services.

·       Receive and pay approved amounts to customers.

·       Maintain accurate member records and booklets.

·       Participate in daily closing and funds-control procedures.

·       Maintain supporting documentation for daily transactions.

·       Promote relevant services through cross-selling.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Applicants are required to submit:

·       Motivation letter addressed to the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, explaining their motivation, suitability, knowledge, and experience.

·       Updated CV.

·       Copies of academic certificates.

·       Copies of professional and training certificates, where applicable.

·       Copy of National ID card or passport.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

All interested and qualified candidates should prepare their application documents and submit them in hard copy to:

KARISIMBI SACCO NYABIHU Head Office

Applicants should ensure that their motivation letter clearly demonstrates their suitability for the position, including relevant qualifications, professional experience, skills, and motivation.

Only hardcopy applications will be received. Candidates who meet the requirements will be shortlisted and contacted for the examination.

The recruitment notice was issued in Nyabihu on 26 August 2026 by the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Karisimbi SACCO Nyabihu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The application deadline is 7 September 2026 at 5:00 PM (17:00).



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