Junior Internal Auditor – Microfinance

About the role

We are looking for a Junior Internal Auditor to join our internal audit team at a leading microfinance institution. The role supports risk‑based audits, ensures compliance with National Bank of Ethiopia regulations, and helps prevent fraud and strengthen internal controls.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in conducting risk‑based internal audits in line with NBE Directive No. MFI/32/2023.
• Evaluate compliance with NBE prudential regulations, AML/CFT proclamations, and governance guidelines.
• Perform audit tests on financial transactions, loan approvals, and treasury operations.
• Identify fraud risks, internal control weaknesses, and non‑compliance issues; prepare reports with recommendations.
• Support the preparation of quarterly internal audit reports for submission to NBE and the Board Audit Committee.
• Assist in investigations of fraud and irregularities according to NBE fraud prevention guidelines.
• Follow up on corrective actions from previous audit findings.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 1‑2 years of auditing experience, preferably in micro‑finance institutions or banks.
• Knowledge of NBE micro‑finance directives, IFRS, AML/CFT laws, and risk‑based audit methodologies.

Required skills

• Proficiency with audit software such as TeamMate and ACL.