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Senior Risk & Compliance Officer

ABAHIZI SACCO NGOMA (ASN)

ABAHIZI SACCO Ngoma is a member-owned financial cooperative operating in Ngoma District, Rwanda. Formed through the merger of sector-level SACCOs, it serves all 14 sectors of the district by promoting financial inclusion, mobilizing savings, and providing accessible credit to individuals, farmers, and small businesses.

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ABAHIZI SACCO NGOMA

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ABAHIZI SACCO NGOMA (ASN) is the Head Office of all Umurenge SACCOs in Ngoma District, merged in September 2025 . ASN is duly registered under RCA certificate no. RGDG013327 and licensed by the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) In accordance with Law N° 072/2021 of 05/11/2021 governing Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institutions, ASN is authorized to carry out microfinance activities in the Republic of Rwanda.To strengthen institutional governance, internal control systems, compliance, and risk management, ASN is seeking to recruit Senior Risk & Compliance officer (1) competent, committed, professional, experienced, and self-motivated Senior Risk & Compliance officer to join the institution.

Senior Risk & Compliance officer (1 Post)

Reports To

Head of Internal Audit & Compliance

Governance, Audit & Compliance Responsibilities

Under the supervision and guidance of the Head of internal audit & compliance:

  • 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 Cooperative;
  • 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 the Cooperative'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 the Cooperative;
  • Assisting management to effectively manage the cooperative’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 head of internal Audit and Compliance his/her superior body.

Qualification and Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance or related field.
  • Three (3) years of experience in auditing, and a thorough understanding of Microfinance Banking and accounting practices.
  • 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.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents:

  1. Motivation letter addressed to the Chairperson of the Board of Directors.
  2. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with at least three (3) professional referees and their contact details.
  3. Copies of academic degrees and certificates.
  4. Copy of National ID.
  5. Certificates of service rendered or previous employment certificates proving relevant experience.
  6. Any other relevant supporting documents proving experience and competencies.

Applications must be submitted in soft copy as one single combined PDF document to the following email address: abahizisaccongoma@gmail.com

  • The subject of the email must clearly indicate the position applied for: “Application for Senior Risk & Compliance officer position .”
  • Deadline for submission: 14th June 2026 at 5:00 PM.
  • Late applications will not be accepted.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process 

ABAHIZI SACCO NGOMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Done at Ngoma , on 02June 2026 

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ABAHIZI SACCO NGOMA

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