Purpose of the Job:

To ensure that the overall Nisir`s operation is in line with Nisir’s policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations and ensure the adequacy of the risk management, internal control and governance system of the company. 

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of a risk-based internal audit strategy and annual plan for the company. 

• Champion best practices in governance, objectively assess the adequacy of governance systems and management of risks. 

• Follow up on timely preparation and submission of audit reports.

• Facilitate the work of the External Auditors and closely follow the timely completion reports.

• Provide the company’s management with independent analysis on the adequacy and effectiveness of current internal controls, reliability and integrity of financial information and systems and their compliance with company`s policies and procedures.

• Follow-up the timely submission of special investigation reports to NBE and other regulatory bodies.

• Identify instances of over and under-control and provide management with a clear articulation of residual risks where existing controls are inadequate. 

• Keep abreast of legislative issues, new audit regulations/trends and appropriate audit direction/methodology. 

• Discuss updates of new regulations with executive management. 

• Review the adequacy of key corporate arrangements including such as risk strategy, risk register, anti-fraud and corruption strategy, corporate plan. 

• Review significant partnership arrangements and major services provided by third parties and the controls in place to promote and protect the company’s interests. 

• Provide advice on proposed developments such as major new systems and proposed initiatives to help ensure risks are properly identified and evaluated and appropriate controls are built in.

• Ensure the proper maintenance of electronic and print files and data. 

Location: Addis Ababa,

Salary: As per the company scale (Attractive)

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience: 

• Master’s degree in Management, Accounting, Banking and Finance, Business Administration or related fields with eight (8) years of demonstrated experience in banking or Microfinance business out of which four (4) years in a managerial position.           Or

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Accounting, Banking and Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, Economics or related fields with ten (10) years of demonstrated experience in banking or Microfinance business of which five (5) years in a managerial position.

• Full professional qualifications (e.g. ACCA, CIA qualification) are advantageous.

How To Apply

After checking the eligibility criteria and preparing all the necessary documents, qualified and eligible applicants shall apply only online through vacancyhrm@nisirmfi.com within 7(seven) days from the date of this announcement to Nisir Microfinance Institution S.C, Human Resource Management Directorate.

In person or postal application will not be accepted. Only short-listed applicants will be communicated. 

Application deadline: 5:00 PM, April 20, 2025.

Job Requirements Candidates must hold a master’s degree in relevant fields or a Bachelor’s with extensive experience, including managerial roles in banking or micro‑finance. The role requires strong knowledge of risk management, governance, and audit standards, and the ability to advise senior management on control effectiveness and strategic initiatives. How to Apply Send your application and all required documents by email to vacancyhrm@nisirmfi.com within seven days of the announcement.