Senior Risk and Compliance Officer

ISONGA SACCO KICUKIRO is a District Savings and Credit Cooperative (D-SACCO) established following the consolidation of 10 U-SACCOs operating within KICUKIRO District, in accordance with the Government of Rwanda SACCO's consolidation framework.

ISONGA SACCO KICUKIRO is looking Externally as well as internally for qualified, competent, committed, proactive and self-motivated individual to occupy the following positions at Head Office:

Position: Senior Risk and Compliance Officer

3. Main Responsibilities of Senior Risk & Compliance 

Under the supervision and guidance of the Risk Board Committee the senior Risk & compliance has the following responsibilities:

• To work diligently on the assigned work on time and to produce results;
• To comply with the instructions of the employer or his/her representative;
• To comply with the laws, regulations and decisions of the Cooperatives;
• To take good care of and manage the equipment assigned to him/her in his/her work;
• To be at work and to respect working days and hours;
• To maintain confidentiality of work;
• To provide basic identification documents before starting work;
• To follow the principles and rules governing the conduct of ISONGA SACCO KICUKIRO's business activities;
• Works out a draft of the risk management strategy;
• Sets up and adjusts the risk and capital inventory;
• Conducts risk measurement and stress testing on future liquidity chocks;
• Defines and assesses the early warning indicators;
• Proposes instruments for risk steering;

• Drafts the risk management reports ensuring that major risks are identified and reported including measures and recommendations;
• Supports in the implementation of internal controls;
• Continuously, enhance policies, practices and other control mechanisms to manage risks;
• Investigating potential violations of compliance policies and regulations;
• Advising management on compliance with laws, regulations, directives, rules and standards applicable to Cooperatives ;
• Assisting management to effectively manage ISONGA SACCO KICUKIRO’s risk;
• Educating staff on compliance issues; 
• Drafts the contingency plan to manage liquidity risk;
• Perform other duties that are not contrary to the laws and regulations required by the Senior of internal Audit and Compliance his/her superior body.

Minimum Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• One (1) year of experience in auditing or Risk, and a strong understanding of Microfinance Banking and accounting practices.
• Maximum age of 45 years old.
• Deep Knowledge in Financial Risk Issues and Mitigations.
• Excellent understanding of banking and financial regulations.
• Good skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office packages.
• Good strategic thinking, with risk and control consciousness.
• Strong analytic skills.
• Professional qualification in auditing is added value;
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Professionalism and integrity.
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations.
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office and Core Banking Software

Application Documents Required (all positions)

• Motivation letter (addressed to the Chairperson of the Board of Directors);
• Updated CV; 
• Copies of academic degrees or professional certificate;
• Copy of National ID;
• Working Certificate of the last employer;
• Any other relevant supporting documents to prove experience and skills.

Submission Guidelines

All interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications comprising all mentioned documents via email iskhumanressources@gmail.com not later than 18th May 2026 at 16 :00 pm. 

Note :

• Applications will be received by email only. 
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for exam.

Done at Kicukiro on 11th May 2026

NSENGIYUMVA Simon

Managing Director
ISONGA SACCO KICUKIR