Vacancy Announcement
The Development Bank of Rwanda is Rwanda’s only National Development Bank mandated to support Rwanda’s development goals. Over the last years, the bank has undergone substantial re-organization aimed at positioning it as an “innovative and sustainable provider of development finance for socio-economic impact”.
To achieve this vision, the bank’s new strategic plan (2018-2024) has outlined 3 key strategic themes.
- Operational Excellence: Continuous improvement of our credit and risk management system, financial performance and customer services.
- Strategic Partnerships: Forming strategic partnerships to deliver our mandate is a key component of our core activities.
- Dynamic Culture: Continuously improving our pool of knowledge to have the most competent and skilled employees.
To help accomplish this ambitious and exciting vision, the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) would like to recruit suitable qualified candidates to fill the following position:
BRD is committed to respecting gender equality norms. We promote gender responsive practices. Qualified candidates particularly females are encouraged to apply.
IT SYSTEMS AUDITOR (1)
1. Background Information |
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Job Title: IT System Auditor |
Job Level: JG 5 |
Division/ Department: Internal Audit |
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Reporting to: Head, Internal Audit |
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2. Contract Terms – Open Ended |
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Purpose of the Job |
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The purpose of the job is to support the Head of Internal Audit in ensuring that the Audit Function delivers a high-quality assurance service to the Bank, to undertake audit reviews on all systems and applications, to ensure the bank is proactive in the management of controls on the BRD IT platforms. The position Holder is responsible for planning, executing Risk based Audit assignments in accordance with the approved Annual Plan and relevant policies, procedures and quality standards. The position holder is responsible for the quality of the audit work performed and the efficiency and effectiveness of Bank’s processes. IT Systems Auditor is responsible for the quality of the audit work performed and the efficiency and effectiveness of processes under Information Technology systems used by the Bank. The success in this role requires experienced personnel with track record of audit of bank’s IT Systems coupled with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines while exercising sound audit methodology to review the IT Systems. |
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The incumbent needs to have passion for strong work ethic, demonstrate integrity and excellent working relationship with all the stakeholders internal audit function. The job requires having sufficient understanding of each facet of business operations and information systems to be able to make meaningful analysis and recommendations, which add value to the business. The job also requires good persuasive skills to sell the audit recommendations to management |
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4. Main Responsibilities of the Job |
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Performance indicators |
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Working relationships |
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a) All departments b) All BRD stakeholders c) Customers |
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Professional, academic qualifications and experience |
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a) Bachelor’s Degree in information technology , computer sciences, Business Administration/ or related field b) Professional qualification like Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM) c) A minimum of 4 years’ experience in auditing preferably in a financial institution, the Supreme Audit Institution or in an internationally accredited audit firm. |
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Core competencies |
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a) To carry out audits with absolute honest, candidness and behaving beyond suspicion and reproach and provide unbiased and factual audit conclusions, opinions and reports b) Demonstrating competence, skills, and sound judgment, responsibility, high level of secrecy, good conduct and behavior c) Introducing new ideas and methods of providing audit services to remain relevant in a dynamic audit environment d) Strong quantitative, capable of interpreting multiple data streams and uncovering insightful conclusions e) Good Corporate governance awareness and knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) issued by Institute of Internal auditors (IIA) f) Skilled at problem solving, recommending practical solutions, and influencing key stakeholders to drive successful implementation g) Strong strategic mindset, critical thinking and analytical skills with good knowledge of Microsoft programs, especially MS Excel h) Good IT skills in developing scrip for the data extraction and data analysis and use of analytics tools i) Good communication skills (written and oral) in English, Kinyarwanda and or French. j) Excellent report writing k) Ability to work both independently and in a team under tight deadlines l) Demonstrated team leadership, organizational and managerial skills m) Excellent coordination skills and experience in working with multiple groups of people simultaneously. n) Strong interpersonal skills and orientation as a team leader. o) Excellent management of conflicts and ability to influence decision making at all levels. p) Open minded with the ability to learn in a dynamic environment. |
Application Guidelines:
Interested candidate should apply online (https://www.brd.rw/careers/ ) and upload application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter, names of three previous supervisors (as one document) as well as their emails and telephone.
Only online applications shall be considered.
Email only for inquiries (not application): recruitment@brd.rw
Address all applications to the Head, Human Capital and Corporate Services of the Development Bank of Rwanda.
Deadline for application: Friday 5th May 2023
The employment package is highly competitive/attractive.
Only Candidates with the right qualifications and relevant experience shall be shortlisted and contacted for interviews.
Done in Kigali, 27th April 2023