Operations Auditor at Business Development Fund(BDF Ltd)

Job Title: Operations Auditor

Reports to Director of Internal Audit

Grade: BD 5

Department: N/A

Direct Reports: N/A

Section: Operations

Unit: Internal Audit

Job Purpose:

To execute operations audit and assess BDF’s operations, process, financial, compliance and other associated risks.

Key Responsibilities and Job Dimensions

Key Responsibilities

•  Identify opportunities for improving operations, based on audit outcomes, to minimize risks.
•  Prepare and present quality reports of audit findings and recommendations to Senior Internal Auditor.
•  Identify and document inherent risks and control indicators within the business operations.
•  Develop a risk-based test plan by selecting appropriate audit approach, test procedures and sampling criteria based on professional judgment and defined internal audit methodology.
•  Identify operational risks and make recommendations to manage risks.

•  Maintain documentation for risk assessment and management processes.
•  Perform audit related investigation as directed by the Senior Internal Auditor.
•  Evaluate and revise internal controls and operational and management policies/procedures.
•  Ensure past audit recommendations are implemented in current audit process.
•  Ensure compliance with government laws and company regulations.
•  Recommend industry leading best practices in areas of audit.
•  Contribute to the safeguarding of corporate assets and the interests of BDF by ensuring that appropriate internal controls are in place and operating effectively.
•  Assist with investigations of suspected internal fraud.

Decision Making/ Job Influence

The role makes decisions on an individual level on implementation and carrying out of work packages and is personally accountable for those decisions.

Working Conditions

The role works under normal working conditions.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in Business Finance, Accounting or related field from a recognised college/institution

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

•  Be willing and ready to pursue the relevant professional certifications

Previous relevant work experience required

• The role requires at least 3 year(s) of cumulative relevant experience.

Functional Skills:

•  Extremely proficient and knowledgeable in audit techniques, generally accepted accounting principles, and generally accepted auditing standards, including IIA
•  Strong Analytical and Organizational Skills
•  Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
•  Ability to embrace and embody continuous improvement approaches in the audit process
•  Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

•  Interpersonal relations
•  Strong personality
•  Confidentiality
•  Emotional intelligence
•  Assertive

How to apply: Please submit your application letter with Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, Employment certificates, copies of Identity card, and contact details of three references to Info@bdf.rw or Hard Copies to BDF Office Reception as one (1) document, at M. Peace Plaza, 5^th Floor, attention to Chief Executive Officer not later than Thursday 8^th August 2024 at 11:00 AM.

NB: Email subject should indicate Position title. BDF will contact only those who will be shortlisted.